Staggering scale of Real Madrid clear-out revealed as Gareth Bale heads long list of departures

By Alasdair Mackenzie
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The names of Gareth Bale, Isco and Keylor Navas are reportedly on a long list of players Real Madrid are looking to sell this summer to make way for a raft of new signings.

Gareth Bale

Deals have already been completed for the arrivals of Luka Jovic, Eder Militao and Rodrygo Goes in the Spanish capital, while Eden Hazard of Chelsea and Lyon’s Ferland Mendy are close to finalising moves.

With Zinedine Zidane’s side still considering moves for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen, Marca believes several big names will be heading for the exit.

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.