Bale's representatives in talks with Jiangsu Suning about £1m-a-week deal (Sky)

Gareth Bale’s representatives in talks with Jiangsu Suning about deal which could see him earn £1million-a-week in China, according to Sky Sports.

Sky Sports News understands negotiations are progressing and there is still some work to do, but Jiangsu Suning are increasingly confident they can convince Bale to sign.

The 30-year-old has been told he can leave Real Madrid, even though he has three years left on his £600,000-a-week contract.

However, any deal will have to be concluded by Wednesday as that is when the Chinese window closes.

Another hurdle is that all Chinese clubs have to pay 100 per cent transfer tax on foreign signings, meaning Jiangsu Suning will effectively have to pay double to secure Bale's services.

All proceeds from this transfer tax then goes towards youth development in the country.