Real Madrid want to keep Gareth Bale in January despite the Welshman igniting fury among some fans, Eurasia Diary reports citing Mirrors.
The 30-year-old will return to the Spanish capital after his international exploits.
But while playing for Wales Bale embroiled himself in yet more controversy surrounding his love for golf and perceived lack of affection for Madrid.
The forward was pictured in front of a Welsh flag that read: "Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order" which has not endeared himself to the Bernabeu faithful.
But Madrid are not prepared to sell Bale in January after one club source told Marca : "He is the best player we have, and he will still give a lot to our club."
"We're not going to give him away or anything like that, he will be decisive again."