Where will under-fire Galactico Gareth Bale end up this summer?

The Welshman could easily be tempted by the call of United, as he would likely become the key man with Dutch boss Van Gaal able to build the team around him in an advanced attacking role or wide left. New signing Memphis Depay would then take his place on the right, with Wayne Rooney chasing his club’s all-time goalscoring record through a more recognised central position.

If Bale truly wants to move out of Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow, what better way to do so than becoming the next superstar on his teammate’s old stomping ground?

Chelsea
Eden Hazard was rightly voted PFA Player of the Year in England’s top-flight, having struck 14 goals and provided eight assists in 35 outings in a stunning season, while Bale has come under fire for his torrid term, but has netted 13 times and created the same number of assists in 28 appearances.

Although, Jose Mourinho could look to combine both attackers in a deadly frontline (5/1 to join), with the Belgium international possibly being shifted into a potentially prolific number 10 role, with Bale then occupying a more familiar wide position.

Gareth Bale having a bad season: 28 games: 13 goals, 8 assist. Hazard having the best season of his career: 35 games: 14 goals, 8 assists.

— Mike Sanz (@mikesanz19) May 13, 2015

PSG
Outsiders for Bale’s signature at 10/1, PSG would have no problem in forking over the funds for such a high-profile transfer, but money may not be enough to persuade Real’s under-fire Galactico.

Although, with Ezequiel Lavezzi seemingly likely to be sold, Bale would be a sublime replacement on the French capital side’s wings.

Manchester City
Another team financially capable of securing Bale’s services (7/1 next club), and City will also be in search of world class forward threats, having lost their Premier League title to Chelsea.

In a fight to win their crown back, and finally challenge in Europe’s elite club competition next season, the Sky Blues will need a player of Bale’s calibre. David Silva has been deployed in an unconvincing wide role this term, because of a lack of genuinely talented out and out wingers, while Jesus Navas hasn’t hit the heights expected of the Spaniard. Would City provide the right platform for Bale to revive his career next season?