Tottenham Hotspur's manager Mauricio Pochettino told media that he is not aware of signing Welsh star Gareth Bale, who is very close to leaving Real Madrid. After Real's manager Zinedine Zidane revealed that the Spanish giants are working on Bale's departure, speculations about his future have been increased.

'I don't know if we're signing Gareth Bale,' says Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino

Gareth Bale's agent has branded Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane a "disgrace" after the Frenchman revealed that the La Liga giants were ready to offload the Wales star in a matter of days.

Zinedine Zidane a 'disgrace' over Gareth Bale exit comments: Agent

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has left the Spanish giants' pre-season training camp in Montreal after the death of his brother, the club have said. Zidane returned home on Friday, with Real on Saturday revealing his brother Farid had died.

Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid training camp after brother's death

Japanese striker Takefusa Kubo joined Real Madrid on Friday, with the Spanish La Liga club hailing the 18-year-old as "one of the most promising youngsters in world football".

Real Madrid sign 'Japanese Messi' Takefusa Kubo from FC Tokyo

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane refused to defend players after his side's humiliating 1-0 defeat away to bottom-placed Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday. Spanisg giants were dominated by Rayo, who began their weekend at the bottom of the standings.

Zinedine Zidane refuses to defend Real Madrid players after shock defeat to Rayo

Real Madrid dropped points for the third time in seven games since Zinedine Zidane's return as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Getafe in La Liga on Thursday, which harmed their neighbours' hopes of a top-four finish.

Underwhelming Real Madrid held to stalemate at Getafe

Karim Benzema netted a second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid got back to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday. The Frenchman increased his tally to 21 league goals this season – the first time he has achieved the total since 2015-16 – and now has 10 goals in his last seven appearances for the club.

Karim Benzema hat-trick helps Real Madrid back to winning ways in La Liga

Zinedine Zidane remained coy on the rumours in Spain that Real Madrid could launch a bid for Paris Saint-Germain's French star Kylian Mbappe in the summer. On being asked about the possible targets in the summer transfer window, Zidane stayed tight-lipped.

Zinedine Zidane remains tight-lipped on rumours about Real Madrid's bid to sign Kylian Mbappe

La Liga set for big finish despite Barcelona procession

Real Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 La Liga draw at Leganes on Monday, the latest disappointing result in a nightmare season for the European champions. Zinedine Zidane's side, who are third in the table and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona, were uninspired against local rivals Leganes.

La Liga: Real Madrid stumble again in disappointing draw at Leganes

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane spoke to the media ahead of his side's La Liga clash with Eibar on Saturday. Zidane said, "We're playing a team who are having a very good season and they're coming here to try to get some points.

'Players want to end the season well,' says Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid prepare to face Eibar

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has been assured by star midfielder Paul Pogba that the Frenchman does not want to leave Manchester United despite mounting speculation over a switch to Real Madrid.

Pogba does not want to leave Manchester United: Solskjaer

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday he cannot envisage his side parting with France defender Raphael Varane but he could not give any guarantees about the future of winger Gareth Bale.

Zinedine Zidane wants Raphael Varane to stay but is ambiguous about Gareth Bale future

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane's son Luca made his first appearance for the team in over 10 months after he was recalled to the side for Sunday's La Liga clash at home to Huesca, which Real won 3-2.

Zizou praises son after his Real Madrid first team debut

'I didn't give my son his debut, but to a player of the squad' - Zidane

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has said that he 'counts' with on Karim Benzema on staying at Bernabeu ahead the next season. Karim Benzema played a part in two goals before coming through with one of his own in the 89th minute against La Liga club Huesca on Sunday and keep up coach Zinedine Zidane's perfect start since the Frenchman returned to the club.

Coach Zinedine Zidane suggests Karim Benzema will stay at Real Madrid

From Pep Guardiola to Zinedine Zidane: Top football coaches and their shocking salaries

After a topsy-turvy campaign and a "tragic" week which saw their hopes of any silverware disappear, Real Madrid were all smiles again at the Bernabeu after Zinedine Zidane's return as coach was celebrated with a 2-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Happiness is back for Real Madrid with Zinedine Zidane return, says Keylor Navas

Zinedine Zidane has offered a way back for Gareth Bale, Isco and Marcelo at Real Madrid as he prepares for his first game against Celta Vigo on Saturday since being re-appointed as coach.

Zidane keeps options open for outcasts at Real Madrid

Real Madrid will sign Porto's Brazil international defender Eder Militao at the end of the season for 50 million euros, the Portuguese club said on Thursday. The 21-year-old has agreed a six-year contract with Madrid and will become coach Zinedine Zidane's first signing after his return to the Santiago Bernabeu this week, while the transfer fee is a record for a Portuguese club.

Real Madrid to sign Porto's Militao in 50 million euros deal

Zinedine Zidane takes charge of his first game since making an astonishing return to Real Madrid on Saturday against Celta Vigo which is set to be a de facto audition for next season for many of the team's underperforming players.

Zinedine Zidane begins second coming with Real Madrid against Celta

Zinedine Zidane has "recharged his batteries" as he returned as Real Madrid head coach after Santiago Solari's sacking was finally confirmed on Monday. "I recharged my batteries and now I'm ready to lead, be the coach of Real Madrid and giving me the opportunity of being again with this great club," said Zidane during a press conference.

'Cristiano was one of the best in Real Madrid's history,' says Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has made a sensational return as coach of Real Madrid after Santiago Solari's sacking was finally confirmed on Monday. Zidane has been given a contract until June 2022, just nine months after he resigned at the end of last season, having led Madrid to an historic third consecutive Champions League triumph.

Zinedine Zidane returns to Real Madrid

In order to break out of a difficult phase, Real Madrid have played their trump card - reappointing Zinedine Zidane as the head coach on a three-year contract. Zidane, who led Madrid to a historic third consecutive Champions League triumph said, "I'm very happy to be home.

Even Zizou's return will not help Real Madrid's sinking ship this season

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