Newcastle United's incoming owners are preparing a stunning move for Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale.

The Magpies are currently the subject of a £300million bid from a wealthy group of investors including the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

Marca says Bale is their first choice summer target and are confident they have the cash and strategy to convince him to join the club.

Newcastle are keen to appoint Mauricio Pochettino, who is a keen admirer of Bale, as their new manager, having previously admitted he would've been keen to sign him during his time as Spurs boss.

Bale came close to leaving Madrid last summer after Zinedine Zidane made it public that the Welshman was no longer part of his first-team plans.