Manchester United are reportedly lining up a last-ditch attempt to sign Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.
Ajax were thought to have a deal in place with Real Madrid last summer but the move was put on hold due to a lack of player sales.
Rodriguez and Bale currently take up big chunks of Madrid's wage bill and the club are believed to be working on their exits.
According to Marca, Manchester United are now hoping to take Van de Beek from under Real Madrid's noses.
It's understood that Van de Beek's ability to join attacks and almost act as a second striker will provide Fernandes more freedom to operate.
He played a pivotal role in Ajax's famous double-winning season and their run to the semi-finals of the Champion's League.
Ajax's success last season saw key figures such as Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong depart for Juventus and Barcelona respectively.
