Reports in the UK and Spanish media have recently suggested Manchester United are prepared to make a move for Gareth Bale, but Louis van Gaal insisted any discussion of the Wales international would remain in house.

Bale went from Tottenham to Real Madrid in August of 2013.

"I cannot discuss that with you. I discuss it with my CEO and not with anyone in the media," said van Gaal.

AS has reported that United is prepared to pay £120 million to acquire Bale.

Real Madrid has arguably been better this season without Bale due to the emergence of Isco.