Bale has only been in Madrid a season and a half

Why would he want to come back to England so soon?

He might have impressed in Spain but being sold back for a player Real Madrid let go would not look so good and might have a disastrous impact on his confidence.

Di Maria meanwhile is thriving and showing exactly what he can do – and why sides so clearly want him .

Bringing an unhappy Bale back to England could be a recipe for disaster.