Reports: Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane targeting Paul Pogba, Robert Lewandowski and David De Gea

Zinedine Zidane has had a very successful start to his
career as Real Madrid manager but he is not resting on his
laurels. According to latest reports from AS , the Frenchman
has a huge shopping list for the summer with some of the
game’s biggest names on his wish list.
First priority for Zidane is an alternative to Brazil left-back
Marcelo. With David Alaba not for sale, Wolfsburg’s Ricardo
Rodriguez is a viable alternative with the player’s father
confirming that Rodriguez is keen on a move to Real
Madrid.
His father José Manuel Rodríguez had this to say: "My son
wants to go to a bigger club, he wants to make a career at
a bigger club and Spain would be a great option. Maybe in
time he'll make his way to Real Madrid, he'd be happy
there", on Spanish radio station Cadena Cope.
Zidane’s favourite player on this list is Juventus midfielder
Paul Pogba . Zidane is reportedly a huge admirer of the
young Frenchman and he even praised him in a recent
press conference:
"he's a great player, every team wants him, but he's a Juve
player and we have to wait". With the future of Kroos, Isco
and James in doubt, the signing of Pogba would be a real
sign of intent from Zidane and Florentino Perez. However,
should Pogba prove to be too costly, alternatives like Kante
and Verratti are also being considered.
Although Zidane is very happy with Karim Benzema, he is
reported to be interested in getting one more world class
striker with Bundesliga stars Robert Lewandowski and
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang high on his wish list. With
Morata most likely to be sold to another club, a signing of
the likes of Aubameyang or Lewandowski will really bolster
the Real Madrid squad.
The Real Madrid manager remains keen on David De Gea
and the Madrid board are currently keeping a tab on the
goalkeeper’s situation.
Zidane has a plan and it is now upto Florentino Perez to
fulfill his manager’s wishes.
James Rodriguez urged to reject Manchester United by
Colombian legend Tino Asprilla
Earlier in May, a report from ESPN suggested that
Rodriguez would join Manchester United, if he decides to
leave Los Blancos in the summer transfer window. The
Premier League giants were interested in landing him before
he joined the Spanish giants and they could still be in the
hunt for him.
However, Asprilla, who played in the Premier League for
Newcastle United between 1996 and 1998 has advised his
compatriot to refrain from joining United and instead
impress Zidane at Real Madrid.
"If I were James, I would stay at Real Madrid, fighting for a
place," Asprilla was quoted as saying by ESPN.
"If we look at it, Zidane's Madrid had good stats, they cut
the gap to Barcelona and won the Champions League, but
they did not convince the 'Madridista' fans. Madrid did not
play well, and that is why James should play more. He has
a lot of quality and could easily play in any position."
"At Real Madrid they have not realised that he is just 24,
and has achieved many things so young.
"James' season was not so bad. For the little he played, he
gave assists and scored some good goals. Then it depends
on what Zidane wants next year. We all want James to be
back to his best level and show his worth. I have no doubts
about James' ability and commitment, he is still a young
lad."
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