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Zidane dismisses James Real Madrid exit talk

The future of the Colombia international remains unclear, but the Blancos coach would not entertain rumours of a close-season exit

Zinedine Zidane refused to be drawn into discussions over James Rodriguez's future at Real Madrid, insisting he and the squad are interested only in Wednesday's crucial La Liga clash with Celta Vigo.

Reports this week have suggested James is set for a big-money close-season move to Manchester United after falling down the pecking order at Santiago Bernabeu.

The attacking midfielder moved to Madrid after a stellar 2014 World Cup that saw him win the Golden Boot award, but has found playing time limited since Zidane took over in January 2016.