REAL MADRID are planning to release SIX players including Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard, Spanish reports claim.
The Spaniards are pushing to sign Kylian Mbappe, whose PSG contract expires in the summer, but the Frenchman would carry a heavy wage bill.
Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland also remains a target for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, meaning they are set to sell some stars.
According to Marca, Bale will be joined by left-back Marcelo and playmaker Isco is being released.
Meanwhile Jesus Vallejo, Mariano Diaz and Dani Ceballos are also expected to leave.
It is added that Madrid may also try to cash in on Hazard, who in the winter was linked with a return to Chelsea.
Marco Asensio’s future will also be decided in summer but Alvaro Odriozola is due to come back from his loan spell with Fiorentina.
Bale spent last season on loan with Tottenham, the club he left in 2013 to join Madrid.
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But the Welshman returned in the hope of securing a place under Ancelotti, only to be plagued by injuries once again.
Bale has managed just five appearances, with one goal, having suffered knee and calf problems.
Hazard on the other hand, has failed to his the heights of his brilliant Blues days since leaving in 2019.
With no league goals in his 17 LaLiga games this season, the winger’s future remains in doubt amid rumours of a move back to England.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk