Ryan Giggs has played down speculation linking Gareth Bale with a future move to Manchester United, stating that he does not believe the Welshman has any desire to leave the Bernabeu.

“He looks happy at Real Madrid,” he said to BBC Wales. “I don’t think he’s going anywhere at the moment.

“From a fan’s point of view, it would be great to see him back in the Premier League. The United fans would love to see him at Old Trafford.

“You talk about the big clubs and United is up there, but while he’s happy there [at Madrid], I can’t see him leaving.”

Bale recently signed a contract extension that will see him playing for Los Blancos till 2022.