Most expensive XI in world football at the moment

Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) – Right Winger (£85.3 million)

The world’s most expensive player before Paul Pogba, it can arguably be said that Bale has been successful at Real Madrid. Plagued with niggling injuries ever since he made the move to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2013, Bale has nevertheless played a vital role in Real Madrid’s 3 Champions League wins in the 4 seasons he has been there so far.

Blessed with electric pace and a deadly left foot, Bale has time and again stepped up in the big games for Madrid scoring in the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid and scoring a memorable solo goal in the King’s Cup final against Barcelona.

The speedy Welshman has time and again been linked with a move to Manchester United though he put all the speculation to rest recently. Speaking to reporters, Bale said:

"I am happy playing in Madrid, logically interest is interest, but if there has been nothing concrete, no offer, there is nothing to discuss."

Real Madrid will be hoping that the 28-year-old has an injury free 2017/18 season.