Arsenal & Man United Dealt Massive Blow In Major Transfer Pursuit

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has told club president Florentio Perez to block transfer moves for the duo of Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez this summer.

The pair have been tipped to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, with reports that Real will offload them in a bid to bring in new faces.

Alvaro Morata has been linked with several clubs in the Premier League, with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United credited with an interest in the forward.

However, reports in Spanish outlet Marca claim that Zidane has warned Real Madrid about selling any of the stars in order to maintain the balance in the squad but will consider selling Portuguese defender, Pepe

The French boss who took over at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2016, has recorded immense success with Los Blanchos, winning the Champions League on two consecutive occasions and also the Spanish La Liga.

Rodriguez has been tipped to join a Premier League club this summer, with reports that Manchester United and Arsenal are vying for his signature.

There are reports that Arsenal have submitted a massive bid for the Colombian, and are ready to beat Manchester United who are also keen on landing the midfielder this summer.