James Rodriguez has reportedly refused to travel with the Real Madrid squad for Sunday's game against Athletic Bilbao thereby putting Manchester United on red alert and other potential suitors.
The Colombian has been linked with a move away from the LaLiga leaders Madrid, having played just 14 games in all competitions this season, and Zidane confirmed after Sunday's game that it was Rodriguez's decision not to travel.
‘He wanted to be left out because of his own reasons,' said Zidane after Sunday's game.
‘The reasons are between us and I'm not going to tell you anymore.'
Responding to claims the pair have fallen out, the 28-year-old himself told Colombian television: ‘'There was never any problem [with Zidane]. Each coach has his tastes.
‘'We have a normal, working relationship. It does not seem fair to me that a person is disrespected for not picking a player.'’
Aside from a move to Old Trafford, Rodriguez has also been linked with a move to Everton and a potential reunion with coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Arsenal and Wolves are another set of clubs eyeing up a cut-price £22m move.
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Rodriguez’s contract is up in June 2021 and he is, therefore, keen to leave the club this summer.
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