Real Madrid legend and B team coach Zinedine Zidane has stressed that his club will not consider selling Gareth Bale to Manchester United or any other side this summer.
Bale, who joined Real Madrid for 86 million pounds from Tottenham in 2013, has been linked with a transfer to Old Trafford in recent weeks, with the Spanish club's apparent interest in a move for United keeper David De Gea sparking suggestions of a swap deal involving the two players.
United were reported to have made a late bid to sign Bale in the days before his move for a for record fee, but his desire to wear the white shirt of the Spanish capital city club ensured he moved away from the Premier League and relocated in Madrid.
After a thrilling end to his first season at Real Madrid saw Bale score the winning goal in the Copa Del Rey final and the crucial second goal in extra time of the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid last May, his perceived dip in form at Real Madrid this season has seen sections of the club's supporters turn against the 25-year-old.
There are a fair amount of Real Madrid fans who would prefer to see Gareth Bale benched, rather than leave either James or Isco out of the starting XI.
Real Madrid will not listen to any offers for Gareth Bale, says Real Madrid Castilla coach Zinedine Zidane.
Despite that, the Welshman retains the faith of the key decision makers with the La Liga club, with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez making it clear that he will not consider selling Bale this summer and now Zidane has entered the debate, stating in no uncertain terms that United will fail in any attempt to sign the attacking star who has scored 13 La Liga goals this season.
"Real Madrid buy the best players in the world. They don't sell them," said Zidane, in quotes appearing in the Daily Mirror.
"Of course other clubs will be interested in him, he would improve any squad in the world, but the president has said he is not for sale and that is because he is not for sale. That will be the answer to Manchester United or any other club that asks the question.
"He was a big part of our success last season especially in the Champions League, and as we look to defend our title I am sure he will play a successful part again."
Bale is in the Real Madrid squad for their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, as he looks to recover from a foot problem that has restricted him in recent weeks to take part in a fixture that could define the season for coach Carlo Ancelotti and his team.
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