Welsh forward, Gareth Bale, has been told he would replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, thereby ‘killing’ Manchester United’s hopes of bringing him to Old Trafford.
The 29-year-old fueled speculation that he could leave the Santiago Bernabeu after the club’s Champions League final victory against Liverpool in May by admitting he would consider his future this summer.
The former Tottenham player was angered by Zidane’s decision to bench him for the Champions League final. But Zidane announced his shocking departure from the club just a few days later in what appears like a blow to United’s chances.
Former Spain manager, Julen Lopetegui has since replaced Zidane and Guardian reports that the Welshman has been told he’s not for sale following Ronaldo’s departure.
United rejected the chance to re-sign Ronaldo in order to prioritise a move for Bale.