Gareth Bale is prepared to force through a move from Real Madrid this month.
Don Balon says Bale has messaged his 'only friend' at Real Madrid, Luka Modric, to tell him he is determined to leave.
The Welsh forward has been sensationally linked with Chelsea this morning following widely-known interest from Manchester United.
Bale is ready to join United with the seemingly inevitable arrival of Kylian Mbappe, reports the Daily Star.
The Monaco ace is Real's top target this summer in a deal that could top £100m.
The La Liga giants could sacrifice one of their forwards to finance the move.
Bale is aware he will be the man to make way for the Frenchman and is preparing for a move.
He has Whatsapped his pal Modric to underline his determination to leave the Spanish capital this summer, the report claims.
Source: tribalfootball.com