Jose Mourinho says it is "diversion over" for Manchester United's expectations of marking Wales worldwide Gareth Bale from Real Madrid. 

Joined manager Mourinho beforehand said he would "battle" to sign Bale if Madrid needed to offer, yet surrendered it looked far-fetched after the forward began the 2-1 Uefa Super Cup prevail upon United. 

"I think now everyone knows he will stay," Mourinho said. 

Whenever inquired as to whether he had been told he could leave, Bale stated: "Not that I am aware of." 

Madrid president Florentino Perez was later cited by Spanish daily paper Marca as saying the Spanish champions were "not considering offering Bale". 

The Welshman included: "I'm simply focusing on my football and I'm not tuning in to anything. I'm not understanding anything, despite the fact that individuals reveal to me bits and sways. 

"I'm making the most of my football and playing as much as I can and winning trophies." 

Bundle, 28, joined the Spanish monsters for a world record charge of £85m from Premier League side Tottenham in 2013. 

He submitted his future to Madrid toward the finish of last season, saying he was upbeat to remain with the 12-time European champions. 

Last October, he marked another arrangement to remain at the Bernabeu until 2022. 

In any case, he made only 17 alliance begins for Zinedine Zidane's side and has been connected with a move back to the Premier League.