Bayern coach Kovac rules out move for Real star Bale

Gareth Bale is not on Bayern's shopping list. Photo: Bernat Armangue/AP

Gareth Bale is not on Bayern's shopping list. Photo: Bernat Armangue/AP

Published Jul 20, 2019

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HOUSTON – Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac has

categorically ruled out a move for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale as

the sides prepare to meet in a friendly in the United States.

"No," was the blunt answer from Kovac late Friday when asked if the

30-year-old Welshman had a place in Bayern's squad planning for the

coming season.

Bayern intend to strengthen their options out wide following the

departure of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben while Bale is out of

favour with Real boss Zinedine Zidane.

Germany international Leroy Sane, currently with Manchester City,

remains their preferred target however.

Kovac admitted he found Bale "very good" but only "as I also find

many other players good."

Bale has a contract with Real to 2022 but his time in Madrid seems to

be coming to an end - if the Spanish giants can find someone to match

his wages.

"We will see what happens," said Zidane.

Bayern previously lost to Arsenal in the US and Kovac promised to

take Saturday's clash with Real in Houston "very seriously."

dpa

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