Gareth Bale is no longer a priority for Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane, claims Jorge Valdano, although the club are not forcing him into the shop window.
Speculation continues to suggest that the Wales international’s days at Santiago Bernabeu are numbered.
He is approaching the end of a sixth season in Spain and has enjoyed considerable success since leaving Tottenham and the Premier League back in 2013.
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His trophy haul has not kept him immune from criticism, though, with more whistles aimed in his direction from an expectant fan base during a La Liga outing against Athletic Bilbao.