Point is there are players out there that are 80% as good as Bale was, and with his age and injuries, they are maybe better options. But when everyone is looking the other way, calling Bale crocked, that's the time to buy imo. He was out for a long time when a teenager with us, and he came back stronger. Lamela is also hopefully coming back a more mature player now, looks that way.
If United really want Bale, we won't be in the picture. But if Bale fancies working with Poch and returning to the new stadium to work in a more 'honest' team, then Levy should be able to make it work. The commercial aspect is there too. The exposure and advertising as we move back into WHL can't be underestimated...