Journalist claims Maldini has enquired about Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale

AC Milan director Paolo Maldini has made an enquiry with the agent of Gareth Bale to understand his situation, according to a report.

According to journalist Rudy Galetti, in recent days there was an enquiry lodged by Maldini with Bale’s entourage to understand the Welshman’s requests from a salary point of view and his intentions beyond the summer.

The 32-year-old’s contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of the season and after a public fallout between the parties it seems almost impossible for him to renew.

He has been essentially frozen out by Los Blancos but showed what he can do during Wales’ recently 2-1 win against Austria in World Cup qualifying, where he scored a magnificent brace.

Bale joined Real Madrid from Spurs and despite scoring some crucial goals for them in big finals, it seems his time there has come to an end. He has 106 goals and 67 assists for them in 256 assists across all competitions.