REAL MADRID are planning to launch their "Operation 200" as they look to offload Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez to fund their move for Paul Pogba.

Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane is plotting to sell no fewer than five players in order to raise the £200million it may take to land the Manchester United star, claim Marca.

Dani Ceballos, Marco Asensio and Isco are all also on the market, with Premier League giants, including Liverpool, on red alert.

Both Isco and Asensio have been put on the market at £72m apiece, with the Reds, Manchester City and even United considering moves for the pair.

Arsenal are also eyeing up a move for Ceballos, but may not have the available funds, instead opting for a loan move.

Tottenham are being linked with an emotional move back for Bale – but his agent has denied Spurs have launched a £55m initial bid.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are set to continue their incredible summer of spending with a move for Rodriguez.

EVERYTHING MUST GO

The Colombian is claimed to want to stay in Spain after his disappointing loan spell at Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

Real desperately need to balance their books following a massive summer spending spree.

Zidane has already splashed some £272m on new signings this summer alone, including moves for Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic and Eder Militao.

Earlier this summer, Pogba revealed he is ready for a "new challenge", with Real Madrid interested as they look to form a "new Galacticos" after a wildly sub-par 2018-19.

But as yet, United have received NO offers for Pogba, with Zidane unable to meet the Red Devils' £150m-minimum valuation.

Rumours earlier this summer claimed Real offered a mere £90m for Pogba, but United are desperate to recoup more for their club-record signing.

Despite talk of the French World Cup-winner, 25, leaving, he starred in his current side's pre-season friendly thumping of Leeds.

In fact, it got fans thinking he may just want to stay, after all.

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