Transfer ban may mean no Premier League return for Bale or Ronaldo

The ban could also have an impact on the future of Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea.

The prospect of a Premier League return for Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale appears to have receded after Real Madrid were hit with a transfer ban by FIFA.

The Spanish giants, along with city rivals Atletico, have been banned from registering new signings for the next two transfer windows after being found to have breached rules on the international transfer and registration of players aged under 18.