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Premier League clubs prepare to fight for Jese Rodriguez after Real Madrid agree to let him leave

Spaniard wants first team football as clubs start battle for his signature

Jese Rodriguez

A HOST of Premier League clubs have been alerted after exciting Real Madrid forward Jese Rodriguez has asked to leave the Bernabeu.

The 23-year-old wants more first team football after starting just seven matches in La Liga last season.

Geronimo Rulli
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Jese Rodriguez looks set to leave Real Madrid
Jese (left) has been preferred to James up front
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Jese wants more first team opportunities

According to , Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane cannot guarantee Jese a regular starting role and is prepared to listen to offers although it is believed the Frenchman would prefer to send his player out on loan.

Premier League giants Liverpool and Arsenal have shown previous interest in the talented forward but he is likely to have no shortage in suitors across Europe with news of his availability.

Zinedine Zidane
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Zinedine Zidane admits Jese will more than likely be a bench player next seasonCredit: Getty Images
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 28: James Rodriguez of Real Madrid celebrates with the trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 28, 2016 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Denis Doyle - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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James Rodriguez was an unused sub as Real Madrid won an 11th Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti once described Jese as "an insane talent" and like James Rodiguez, failed to get off the subs bench during the Champions League final victory over Atletico Madrid.

And the arrival of Alvaro Morata looks set to push Jese further down the pecking order.

The future is also unclear for Madrid teammate Rodriguez.

The Colombian has been a fringe player under Zidane and despite an unnamed club bidding £70 million for his signature, the attacking midfielder has emphasised his desire to stay and fight for his place in the first team.

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