text: Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has ruled out the notion of the club selling Gareth Bale to Manchester United this summer. After a scintillating debut campaign in the Spanish capital, Bale has endured a difficult second season at Real - with fans attacking his car after their El Clasico loss at Barcelona last month just the tip of the iceberg. Bale, who joined the Santiago Bernabeu outfit for a world record £86million from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013, has been linked with a move to United in recent weeks with Real reportedly keen on Red Devils' goalkeeper David de Gea. Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane insists that Gareth Bale will not joining Manchester United this summer . Zidane (right) says Bale was a big part in Real's success last year and would 'improve any squad in the world' But Zidane, who is in charge of Real's B team, insists that the 25-year-old Wales international will not be returning to the Premier League anytime soon. 'Real Madrid buy the best players in the world. They don't sell them,' Zidane told the Daily Mirror. 'Of course other clubs will be interested in him, he would improve any squad in the world, but the president has said he is not for sale and that is because he is not for sale. 'That will be the answer to Manchester United or any other club that asks the question. 'He was a big part of our success last season especially in the Champions League, and as we look to defend our title I am sure he will play a successful part again.' Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been linked with a summer move to Real .
target: Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for £86million from Tottenham in 2013 .
  Bale the won Copa del Rey and Champions League in first season at Real .
  25-year-old's car was attacked by fans after losing to Barcelona last month .
  SEE where Cristiano Ronaldo and Bale unwind after Madrid training .