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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho ready to pounce for Gareth Bale as Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane hints at star's exit

Zinedine Zidane put Manchester United on alert by saying he may not be able to keep Gareth Bale at Real Madrid.

Bale’s future at the Bernabeu is in doubt once again as the European champions try to complete a world record £160million deal for Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe.

It’s understood that Real boss Zidane may have to sacrifice Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema or Bale to make room for Mbappe — with the Welshman favourite to go.

Gareth Bale's future at Real Madrid is in doubt as they chase Monaco's Kylian Mbappe
Gareth Bale's future at Real Madrid is in doubt as they chase Monaco's Kylian Mbappe
But Zinedine Zidane has said he would like to keep Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema
But Zinedine Zidane has said he would like to keep Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema
Jose Mourinho has consistently stated his desire to sign a wide player this summer
Jose Mourinho has consistently stated his desire to sign a wide player this summer

Zidane was asked about the situation after Madrid’s 4-1 defeat by Manchester City in Los Angeles in the early hours of Thursday.