Gareth Bale’s move to Real Madrid is reportedly set to be confirmed today. Sky Sports report that the deal was finally settled last night, with the fee expected to be a world record.

If the deal goes ahead today Bale will most likely be presented to Real Madrid fans tomorrow.
Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol reported:

"My understanding is there has been a breakthrough.

"Gareth Bale is on the verge of becoming a Real Madrid player for a world-record fee and the deal could go through today.

"I have been told that the deal has been thrashed out at late night meeting last night. There was a breakthrough and a deal was agreed and it is set to be announced either today or tomorrow.

"I've also been told by sources close to Gareth Bale that the deal will go through today, but I have to stress as it stands nothing official has been signed yet."

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