Zidane’s departure has left Florentino Perez with a headache, with top targets looking elusive.
Jurgen Klopp has been tipped to leave Liverpool for the Bernabeu but appears settled at Anfield.
And Mauricio Pochettino is also set to snub Real in favour of staying in north London with Tottenham.
The Liverpool Echo say there is no chance Mane will leave Liverpool.
And who Real sign next remains to be seen.
Real Madrid transfer news: Zinedine Zidane stopped Liverpool losing Sadio Mane (Image: GETTY)
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Klopp says he disagrees with referee’s decision over Sadio Mane
Mane, meanwhile, looks set to stay at Liverpool with the Reds insisting initial reports were ‘nonsense’.
However, in other news, the Reds are continuing to press ahead with a deal for Nabil Fekir.
Fekir has emerged a top target after shining for Lyon in Ligue 1 last term.
And Liverpool’s pursuit of the France international is thought to be separate to the Mane story.