Gareth Bale held discussions with Cardiff manager, Steve Morison on Wednesday, as the Championship club makes an ambitious attempt to sign him, the Daily Mail reports.

The 32-year-old is now a free agent after his contract with Real Madrid expired this summer.

Bale is now looking to keep himself fit ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The winger visited Wales’ Vale of Glamorgan base, which they share with Cardiff, to receive treatment from his national team’s medical staff.

While there, Bale spoke with Morison.

Cardiff are Bale’s hometown club and his parents have a home in the Welsh capital.

Their bid to land Bale is being led by chairman Mehmet Dalman and talks have now been held with the player and his representatives.