Gareth Bale sends Real Madrid transfer warning about Barcelona over Liverpool player
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Recent reports suggested Welshman Bale wants Real to sign Woodburn. It is thought he sees the 17-year-old as the natural heir to Cristiano Ronaldo. Woodburn made a name for himself when he became Liverpool’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the EFL Cup win over Leeds in November.
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Bale is already believed to have been vocal about voicing his transfer suggestions to Real. And according to Spanish news outlet Diario Gol, Bale is well aware interest will rise for his compatriot. It is thought Woodburn could fetch around £1million.