Cardiff City have now shortened to odds-on favourites to sign Gareth Bale this summer.
The future of Wales' greatest ever player hangs in the balance as things stand. His contract at Real Madrid expires next month and the 32-year-old's next destination is a constant talking point in this corner of the world.
Several clubs are thought to be in the mix, the latest being DC United in the MLS who are reportedly prepared to offer him mega-bucks to go Stateside this summer. Saudi-backed, uber-rich Newcastle United appear to linger near the top of the odds lists, too, along with his former club Spurs.
