Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has admitted his admiration for Atletico Madrid fullback Theo Hernandez.

Currently on-loan with Alaves, the defender is a shock summer target for Real.

Zidane was asked about their interest yesterday and conceded: "Theo? He's a good player, there's no doubt about that.

"But I can not say anything else. For the rest, I focus on my players. I can not tell you anything more about this."

Real president Florentino Perez has authorised a move for Theo, despite the controversy of raiding their city rivals it will bring.