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Hello and welcome to the Real Madrid transfer news and rumours of the day! Here are the top stories of the day surrounding the Galacticos!
Peter Crouch on Gareth Bale
According to former Tottenham star Peter Crouch, Gareth Bale wants to stay in Spain as he is determined to make it work with the Galacticos. The former Spurs star has been linked with a move out of the Bernabeu and Crouch stated that he wants to make a place for himself in the team.
However, he also added that should the Welshman not be a regular starter for the Blancos next season, he would like to see Bale move to Tottenham.
"We share the same agent and, as far as I know, he is determined to stick it out in Spain. He is happy living there and wants to force his way back into the team, regardless of the speculation that continues to follow him,” he wrote
"But if he is not going to be used regularly next season, I would love to see him return to Spurs. I saw reports earlier this week of him going back to the club on loan, with a £10million loan fee suggested.
"I know how Daniel Levy operates and that certainly wouldn't be the kind of deal he'd like to do!”
Crouch believes that the pairing of Harry Kane and Gareth Bale would make Spurs a force to be reckoned with. He also added that Manchester United might not suit the former Southampton starlet.
"It would make a lot of sense, however. Could you imagine his searing pace alongside Harry Kane? I think it would pay a lot of dividends.
"He keeps being linked to Manchester United but I just don't see that club suiting him at the minute.”
Zidane threatens to leave
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has threatened to leave the Blancos just a couple of months after returning to the Santiago Bernabeu. The former Juventus midfielder claimed that he will be the one to decide who the two goalkeepers are for the Blancos.
He then added that should he not be allowed to have his way with the starting XI, then he will definitely leave. He also stated that the signings made by the club will be based on a collective decision.
"I will decide who will be the first and second choice goalkeepers," Zidane said.
"It's my decision. It's as clear as water. If I can't do what I want with my team, I'll leave, that's for sure.
"Then there are people who sign players and we do that together.”
Zidane’s Madrid finished the season with a loss to Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Bale and Kroos
Gareth Bale has been in the news but not for the right reasons, with stories claiming that he is set for a move away from the Bernabeu. Even though it seems as though he is not willing to leave, he might be forced out by the Galacticos.
This is what The Times are claiming as the Merengues are willing to let him go for free if the club that want to sign him pay his gargantuan wages of £13 million annually.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s interest in signing Paul Pogba might force them to let go of Toni Kroos. According to reports from Spain, Manchester United want Toni Kroos and Real Madrid are willing to offer €50 million and the German to acquire Paul Pogba.
However, the German prefers a move to Manchester City over the Red Devils as he has a verbal agreement with the Etihad outfit.
Ramos says no to Pogba
Speaking of Paul Pogba, the Frenchman has been linked with a move away from Manchester United just three seasons after returning to Old Trafford from Juventus.
Back then, Real Madrid were among the clubs interested and this time around, the Galacticos are once again in the race for him. The former Juventus star has also been linked with Barcelona but Real Madrid seem to be the more realistic option.
However, according to reports from Spain, Sergio Ramos – the captain of Real Madrid – is not keen on the idea of sharing the dressing room with the World Cup winner.
The report also adds that Florentino Perez is not so interested in bringing the Frenchman to the Bernabeu but Zinedine Zidane remains interested in signing him as he sees Pogba as the perfect player to strengthen the midfield of the Blancos.
