That’s according to The Independent who say the Red Devils are increasingly confident of doing a deal for the Welshman this summer.
Bale is at risk of being the man to make way for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid.
The La Liga giants are working on a world-record deal for the talented French teenager but are yet to make a breakthrough.
United have been tracking Bale for years and tried to sign him when he left Tottenham for Real in 2013.
And The Independentsay the will to do a deal remains.
Other than Real, Bale only has one other club on his wishlist - United.
The Red Devils might get it done this year and their growing optimism could be the reason behind the stalling over Ivan Perisic.
Inter Milan have made it clear exactly how much the want for the Croatian winger but the deal is dragging on.
United are close to matching the Serie A giants’ valuation but are refusing to make the final leap to get it done.
Reports in Spain claim Real are closing in on Mbappe and if they can reach a deal it could set the dominoes falling.
Mourinho was filmed talking to Bale after United’s pre-season win over the Spanish side.
He told him: “I can't buy you because you don't talk to me.”
Discussing Bale previously the Portuguese had said: "I think it was clear that Bale likes Madrid, likes the challenge, likes the situation.
“He's in a club in a very good situation now.
"I never felt a desire from him to leave, so why lose time and energy on that? No."
