Chelsea are close to agreeing on a deal for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale this summer. According to recent reports, the Blues are getting closer to sealing a move for the Welsh wizard as Los Blancos are ready to part ways with their prized asset when the transfer window opens in the summer. Antonio Conte’s side are reportedly on the lookout for a replacement of Eden Hazard who is being heavily touted to make a move to Real Madrid in the off-season and Gareth Bale fits the bill perfectly.
The Galacticos are prepared to let Bale depart the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium at the end of the current season amidst interest from Chelsea, who are keen on bringing the Wales international to Stamford Bridge. The 28-year-old has put in some sensational displays for the reigning European champions over the last few years. However, his recent injury setbacks have seen him being left out of Zinedine Zidane’s first-team plans, which means that he is likely to make a switch out of the Spanish capital this summer in search of greener pastures.
Gareth Bale has featured in 29 matches for the La Liga giants this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 7 assists in all competitions. He still has incredible pace and dribbling skills which the Blues could look to utilise in the coming years if they are successful in luring him to West London.
The West London club are currently in fifth place in the Premier League table with a tally of 56 points in 30 Premier League matches but are a staggering 22 points behind league leaders Manchester City. They are in dire need of reinforcements in the summer as they look to bridge the gap between themselves and the top 4 in the coming years.
The addition of Bale will undoubtedly bolster their attacking options ahead of the new campaign and might help them close the gap between themselves and the Manchester clubs in the coming years. Chelsea have the likes of Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro vying for a place in Antonio Conte’s starting eleven. The potential signing of Bale will definitely add more competition for places in the Chelsea squad which is exactly what the doctor ordered after a disappointing campaign so far this season.
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Bale is highly versatile and can play in a number of different positions across the frontline. He can be deployed on either flank or as a centre-forward up top which makes him a perfect fit for the Blues of London. It remains to be seen what lies ahead in the future of Bale and whether he ends up making a switch to West London in the near future.
