Real Madrid star Gareth Bale was sent home from training with gastroenteritis after concerns that the bug could spread. Luka Jovic has also been told to stay away before Saturday's game at Levante.

Gareth Bale has been omitted from Real Madrid's squad to face Levante on Saturday, with the forward suffering with gastroenteritis. Bale was sent home from training on Wednesday.

The Spanish giants are looking to sell Gareth Bale in the summer and are hoping they can replace the Welsh winger with one of Europe's top forwards as they look to rebuild their side.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Having played no part in the win that put Real back in control of their LaLiga fate it seemed Bale was in no mood to share the celebratory mood sweeping the squad.

The football season faces an uncertain future after the outbreak of the coronavirus, but Real Madrid appear to unperturbed as they make preparations for the summer.

PETER CROUCH: The former England striker answers your questions on a range of football topics as part of a new weekly series on Sportsmail which will ensure you still get your football fix.

Zidane is reported to have a fractious relationship with Bale and attempted to force him out the club last summer - something the player felt was 'professional abuse'.

Gareth Bale has made the most of his time in lockdown, with the Real Madrid star turning attention to his beloved golf and pulling off an impressive trick shot at his home.

Zinedine Zidane is looking to sell five of his Real Madrid stars in order to lay the foundations for a bold spree of signings as Los Blancos look to ring the changes this summer transfer window.

Real Madrid believe pay cuts for their highest earners will become 'inevitable' as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Zidane was openly willing to let the Welsh winger leave the Bernabeu in the summer and a move to the Chinese Super League almost came to fruition before it collapsed.

The Italian coach is keen to bridge his side's gap to the Premier League juggernauts and believes the Real Madrid outcasts are a step in the right direction. Los Blancos are willing to entertain offers.

Zinedine Zidane has so many young players out on loan that if everyone returns at the end of this season there will 37 players at his disposal. Sportsmail look at some of those who might go.

According to Marca, boss Zinedine Zidane is keen to offload the pairing and will not prevent them from securing transfers. Both have struggled with poor form and injury woes this season.

James Rodriguez, Lucas Vazquez, Mariano Diaz, Alvaro Odriozola, Alphone Areola and Nacho Fernandez will also be shipped out. Zinedine Zidane is hoping to raise £105million.

Although Gareth Bale would likely draw a hefty sum, Real Madrid reportedly want to hang on to him for now as they make preparations for a season without a major acquisition.

Bale became one of the world's best wingers in north London before leaving Spurs for the Bernabeu in the summer of 2013 for what was then a world-record transfer of £86million.

The Magpies are close to finalising a £300million takeover by a Saudi Arabian consortium which is backed by the country's public investment fund.

The Premier League club are nearing a change of ownership after a £300million bid by a Saudi Arabia-lead consortium was accepted by controversial owner Mike Ashley.

EXCLUSIVE BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: The latest graduate of Southampton's famed academy, Will Smallbone will not forget 2020 in a hurry after his dream, goal-scoring full debut in the FA Cup.

Comolli has claimed a select few of Europe's biggest clubs will be able to 'sweep the transfer market' this summer and buy some of the hottest prospects for heavily discounted fees.

I'm feeling a little bit tearful. It must be the time of year: almost Christmas, and being female we all want it to be perfect, when it's far from that

It wasn't quite an annus horribilis, as the Queen would say. Not like 2014. And 2015. And 2016. And, oh yes, 2017 and 2018

Some days, I should just never get out of bed. Take last Wednesday. I took delivery of a load of flagstones for the ground floor of my cottage...

You know I said last week that I wouldn't get angry? Want to know how that's going?

David brought me a pot of coffee in bed on Christmas morning. When I came downstairs, three small parcels were on my desk

I now have two engagement rings. Let me explain. The gold ring David gave me on Christmas Day wouldn't go over my knuckle so he insisted we go to a local jeweller to get it resized

On Friday afternoon I picked up my resized platinum and diamond engagement ring. I realise I'm the victim of several thousand years' worth of oppression because I keep admiring how it looks

Now that we are officially engaged, and with David wanting to talk things through in person, I suggested meeting at the organic pub in Islington

Oh dear. The platinum and diamond engagement ring has come off and is now sitting in its little box in my chest of drawers

Grrrr!!! Gahhhaaahhha! David went to see the flat in Notting Hill that I was thinking of renting, but not with any good grace, viz: 'I will view it for you, given you say I have no job.'

A strangely conflicted, confusing week. Having tried to return the engagement ring to the jeweller and failed, I texted David to try to make us work

Oh dear God. I have finally reached rock bottom. You thought it was bad when my husband cheated or I lost my home or David failed to take out the the trash?

I know I said last week that it's how nice you are inside that shows on your face. But as I contemplate flying to Sydney to meet the Hunk, I've been reconsidering that sentiment

I'm in Paris for the fashion shows. This isn't a sentence I thought I would ever write again, but two or three designers invited me.

You can tell a lot about someone's psyche by looking at their search history. Here's mine. On just one day, I searched 124 sites.

I've just realised that I should be loving being single. I am growing a beard.

Can you imagine. You have just had a row with your boyfriend, he has flounced out to drive back to London, and suddenly you are told you cannot leave your house?

I finally caved and sent David a light, friendly text. We should all be reaching out, shouldn't we?

I woke at 3am last night, could not get back to sleep. Thought my throat was itchy. No nice thoughts to comfort myself with

I've been thinking, over the past few days, about failure. Sometimes, something happens to throw your life into stark relief

The reality star-turned-make-up mogul, 22, who split with 20-month-old Stormi's father Travis Scott earlier this year, posted a caption in which she revealed her pregnancy made her 'stronger a

In a sneak peek of Sunday's new episode, Khloe Kardashian is mad at mom Kris Jenner for avoiding her over an apparent lie unearthed in Khloe's ex Lamar Odom's new memoir.

The 39-year-old beauty was seen in a flashback photo with the I Am Cait star as she wished her well. 'Happy 70th birthday Caitlyn Jenner,' she began her note.

The Kardashian and Jenner family loves to do it up for every holiday and Halloween is no exception. Everyone in the family decorates their mansions, gets in the kitchen to whip up treats.

Lily Allen and Stranger Things actor David Harbour have been dating for a couple of months, recently going Instagram official. 

The Smile hitmaker, 34, and actor, 44, looked more loved-up than ever as they shared several tender kisses and held hands in the Big Apple.

He has receded from the public eye in recent times.But Rob Kardashian made a rare appearance on his Instagram fanpage this Friday, looking slimmer than he has in the past.

She rocked a stunning black and white Cruella De Vil costume for Halloween.

She's one of the world's most highest paid models. And today, Kendall Jenner is celebrating her 24th birthday. Kris Jenner took to social media to share a few photos of her daughter to celebrate.