Manchester United has rekindled their interest in Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, according to reports in Spain.
United are willing to offer close to $125 million euros (£87.5m) to secure the services of the winger; however Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez remains confident the Welshman is going nowhere.
Bale has often been seen as the scapegoat among the Bernabeu faithful, enduring a disappointing second season with the club.
But his manager has come to his aid, backing Bale to go on and have a big season with Madrid.
"Gareth is a huge player for us and I know that he's happy," Benitez told a press conference when asked about Bale's future.
"I'm not going to talk about offers. Everything is well and he's going to have a good season with us I'm sure."
Adding to reports from Spain, the Sun believes that the Red Devils have already seen two offers for Bale turned away this off-season.
David de Gea has been strongly linked to Real Madrid (AAP)
Benitez shut down suggestions Real Madrid would package an offer of Bale for United's goalkeeper David de Gea, who has been heavily in the spotlight this transfer window.
"I've said in five previous press conferences that I don't want to talk about players who are in other teams."
"We have three very good keepers. I can talk about them, not other goalkeepers."
De Gea has one season left on his contract with United, and it's rumoured that Madrid would be happy to land him on a free once his deal expires.
Man United open the new Premier League season at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
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