Bengaluru, February 10: Real Madrid manage Zinedine Zidane has shot down reports claiming he's planning to sell star midfielder Isco.

It's been claimed that a number of players could be heading out of the door this summer if Zidane is kept on as Real Madrid boss following the terrible season they are having.

Leading the way was 25-year-old Isco, who has apparently disappointed Zidane with his poor performances after signing a lucrative contract in September. Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are all said to be extremely interested in the playmaker. While the likes of Juventus and Bayern Munich are also believed to be keeping tabs on the situation.

However, Zidane is adamant he will not axe Isco, insisting that the former Malaga man remains a key part of his plans for the future.

Zidane said: "You were all asking before why I did not want to sign players in January. It is because I believe in my team. When I begin something, I go to the death with what I have.

"I want Isco to spend all his career here. That will not change. He is a very good footballer. He has shown that and can always show that, so [the report] is a lie. I am happy you asked me so I can answer this."

It has been reported that Isco is not happy with the special treatment the likes of Bale, Benzema and especially Cristiano Ronaldo get at the club and he believes that Zidane is partial to the three stars even though the first two of the triumvirate hardly perform at the top level.

Even Ronaldo's form has dipped this season but still he is regarded as the superstar of Bernabeu and that reportedly irritates Isco.

However, Zidane has quashed the rumours of his row with the Spanish maestro which will be bad news for the clubs who want the 25-year-old.