Manchester United are prepared to meet Borussia Dortmund's demands as they attempt to sign Jadon Sancho.
England international - but United will not be put off by the huge fee in their pursuit.
The winger moved to the Bundesliga giants in 2017 after his chances of getting game time at Manchester City appear nearly non existent, having early been a part of the Watford academy.
During his time at Dortmund, Sancho has scored 18 times and made 30 assists in 68 appearances to earn his place on many European giants' transfer wish lists.
Sancho has previously been linked with Real Madrid - who are still searching for a Cristiano Ronaldo replacement.
"I can’t tell the future but I wouldn’t mind," Sancho said earlier this year when asked about moving back to the Premier League. "La Liga I wouldn’t mind also, but we don’t know yet."
"I feel that the coaches are believing in English players a lot more.
"My move to Germany has given the option to managers, to see that there is talent there and that they can give opportunities.
"There are a lot of good players coming up and hopefully we’ll win major things with England.
"I just hope everyone gets their opportunity."
United's heavy interest in Sancho comes as
The Red Devils were given the chance to take Bale on a season-long loan last summer - with Zinedine Zidane desperate to get rid of the Welshman.
But Old Trafford bosses decided against taking up Real's offer to bring the 30-year-old back to the Premier League for the season and agreeing to pay his £500,000-a-week wages due to fears that Bale is injury prone.
