HALA MADRID: Zidane sill insistent on signing Pogba? Bale misses first training

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TEAM NEWS & RUMOURS

Zidane still insistent that he wants Pogba (Marca)

Finding form in LaLiga and the Champions League and the arrival on the scene of Fede Valverde have not changed Zidane's plans for the transfer market, as he is still insistent that he wants Pogba.

Benzema nominated for La Liga POTM for November

La Liga have announced that 3 players are nominated for Player of the Month for November, Benzema, Messi and Morata are included.

Bale absent from first training session of the week

Zidane was without Bale for the session, as the Welshman stayed inside and worked in the gym.

Asensio, James, Vazquez and Hazard were also missing from session as they focussed on their respective recoveries from injury.

Madrid 'prepare offer for Koulibaly next summer'

Madrid are preparing to make an offer for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly next summer, according to reports.

Hakimi 'to return to Madrid in summer'

Achraf Hakimi will return to Madrid next summer following a two-season long loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, say Marca.

VOICE

Jovic: I'm happy as Zidane says he trusts me

"He [Zidane] has told me that he trusts me, that he is happy that I am there, and that he did a lot to get me to Real Madrid," Jovic explained during an interview with Gloria.

'I don't want any more Bale controversies'

The man that inspired the famous “Wales, Golf, Madrid” chant and flag, Real Madrid legend Predrag Mijatovic has said he doesn’t want "any more controversies” following his comments about Bale.

"I have already said that Bale has great qualities as a footballer and I have always liked him.”

'Man Utd offered more money than Madrid to sign Benzema'

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed that Man Utd offered more money than Madrid to sign Benzema back in 2009.

IN-DEPTH

Ronaldo is feeling the cold away from Madrid

Monday night's Ballon d'Or ceremony brought an end to 2019's individual awards and Messi was the big winner on the night, for his sixth triumph. Click here to read the full article. >>

This is the Carvajal era on the right of Madrid's defence

Carvajal's start to the 2019/20 season has been excellent and he capped it off with a match-winning goal in the most recent match, a 2-1 Madrid win away at Alaves. Click here to read the full article. >>

Zidane sees Militao as Madrid's third-choice centre-back

The defender has gotten off to a slow start at the club but he is making strides forward and Zidane sees him as his third-choice centre-back. Click here to read the full article. >>

Mbappe and Madrid: A loving relationship

It's not news that Kylian Mbappe wants to play for Real Madrid. Click here to read the full article. >>

MATCHDAY(CET)

We will definitely get a brilliant home win!