Gareth Bale is missing from the Real Madrid squad for Sunday's clash with Real Sociedad.

The Welshman won't travel with the squad for Sunday's game away at Real Sociedad, having also missed last week's 3-2 win at home to Villarreal.

Claims in Spain earlier this week stated that Bale wants to stay at the club next season, but AS reports Zinedine Zidane is determined to move him on as he seeks to freshen up the squad following his return, a belief stated by Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett.

At a press conference on Saturday, Zidane refused to discuss Bale's future or Barnett's comments.

"No, I don't want to answer. I'm the coach of Real Madrid and [Barnett] does his job," he said.

"I have to think about the game, playing well, that's what worries me. I won't tell you anything about [the conversation]. Private conversations are private.

"It's what I have to do with all of the players, but it stays internal. With the players I talk about other things, not just their futures."

Manchester United and former club Tottenham are being linked with Bale.