Real Madrid 'revive interest in Liverpool forward Sadio Mane'

Real Madrid have reportedly rekindled their interest in Liverpool forward Sadio Mane following Zinedine Zidane's return as manager.

Los Blancos were linked with a move for the Senegal international during Liverpool's run to the final of the Champions League last season, with some reports claiming that Mane had agreed a deal in principle with the European champions.

However, Zidane's exit just days after watching Madrid beat Liverpool in Kiev effectively ended their pursuit of Mane, who went on to sign a new five-year contract at Anfield in November.

France Football now claims that the Spanish giants are ready to revive their interest as part of a major summer overhaul following a disappointing season domestically and in Europe.

Mane has scored 20 goals for Liverpool across all competitions - and 11 in his last 11 outings - to leave him just one behind Sergio Aguero in the Premier League top-scorers list.

Madrid's bitter domestic rivals Barcelona have also been linked with a move for the 26-year-old after Lionel Messi reportedly urged the club's board to sign him.