Hong Kong — Gareth Bale’s rumoured move to Jiangsu Suning has become one of the biggest stories of the summer transfer window, but even if the Welshman signs for the Nanjing-based side there are no guarantees he will make his Chinese Super League debut any time soon.

Reports at the weekend claimed Bale will put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Jiangsu and earn a staggering £1m per week as he leaves Real Madrid following a six-season stint during which the winger has won four Uefa Champions League titles and the 2017 La Liga crown...

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