Real Madrid news updates: Follow the latest news from the Bernabeu
Courtois decision
Real Madrid will make a decision on Thibaut Courtois this month.
Courtois has 18 months on his contract and is among Real Madrid’s targets to replace Keylor Navas.
The Chelsea goalkeeper is joined by David de Gea, Hugo Lloris and Jan Oblak.
Madrid are also set to sign Kepa from Athletic Bilbao next month - but he will act as back up with Florentino Perez keen to have two new goalkeepers in place by the start of next season.
The Telegraph claim Madrid will make a decision on Courtois next month with Chelsea hoping to tie him down to a longer deal.
If Madrid opt against a move for Courtois Chelsea are more likely to be able to convince him to extend his contract.
Club World Cup preview
Zinedine Zidane says he is desperate to retain the Club World Cup when Real Madrid face Al Jazira this afternoon (5pm).
After a torrid start to the season, the Frenchman is hoping for a response by beating the United Arab Emirates outfit in today’s semi-final at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi (5pm).
"It will not be easy and last year we had a lot of problems before we managed to win it," Zidane said.
"There will not be easy games and for just being Real Madrid we are not going to win.
"It is normal that during the season you have ups and downs but what we have done so far is very positive. We have won two titles and we are trying to win a third.
"After this we will have six months to fight for La Liga, the Champions League and the cup."
Zidane plans shock January swap for Mohamed Salah
Real Madrid are preparing to swoop for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, in a deal which could see Galactico Lucas Vazquez going in the opposite direction, according to reports.
According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Zidane has identified Salah as his top target.
The Frenchman was keen on securing the services of Inter Milan froward Mauro Icardi but the price he was quoted was apparently ‘too expensive’.
Real president Florentino Perez is willing to use Vazquez as a bargaining chip in the deal.
However, it is unlikely Jurgen Klopp would be willing to let top goalscorer leave Anfield.
Real want £80m for Gareth Bale
Man Utd and Tottenham are in a two-horse race to sign attacker Gareth Bale, according to reports.
But the Welshman will not be allowed to leave on the cheap as Los Blancos want to recoup most of the £85million they spent to take him from Tottenham in 2013.
According to Diario Gol, only United and Spurs have registered an interest in the 28-year-old.
But the Champions League holders reportedly value their winger at £80m.
Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho made tentative enquiries in the summer for Bale.
However, neither side are willing to pay more than £50m to bring Bale back to the Premier League.
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