“More of a chance than there ever has been” – Cardiff City fan pundit delivers verdict on Gareth Bale transfer rumours

The Real Madrid forward has been linked with a surprise move to the club on a short-term basis.

Bale’s contract with Madrid expires at the end of the season and it is believed that the Wales talisman is considering a move to the capital to aid Wales’ World Cup chances.

Bale has been a crucial figure in the national side over the years, including scoring both goals in Wales’ recent 2-1 play-off win over Austria last month.

Johnsey believes that Cardiff would suit Bale on a short-term basis as the club would be lenient about demanding playing time from the 32-year old. 

While Johnsey does believe there is still a low chance of the move materialising, he does see the positives for Bale and for Wales in this transfer taking place. 

“I don’t think there’s ever been as much a chance of it happening as there is now,” Johnsey told Football League World.

“Though the chance of it happening before was zero.

“So, it might be a 10 per cent, 20 per cent chance that he comes to Cardiff. 

“It also depends on just how long in club football he really feels he’s got.

“If he feels he’s got six months and he wants to get to the World Cup, then he could well sign for Cardiff.

“If he’s got a whole season in him then he could go somewhere else.

“One thing Cardiff has got is the fact that we’re going to be more lenient with him in terms of not playing week in week out, missing certain games, stuff like that.

“Clubs like AC Milan, who he’s also been linked to, aren’t going to be happy with that.

“Cardiff would be happy for him to focus as much on Wales as he is for us, so it all depends on his footballing situation.

“But it’s one of those things, I don’t necessarily think it will happen but there is more of a chance than there ever has been.”

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