Nobody is leaving Real Madrid before the start of the 2015/16 season. This is what new manager Rafa Benitez is insisting, after numerous reports have surfaced linking his players to some lucrative transfer deals.

"As I mentioned with Karim, there's a lot of speculation, I don't care about any of it. I just want to concentrate on football, all of my players will be staying here," said Benitez as he spoke to reporters on Tuesday. A report by Goal shared his thoughts from the post-match press conference. The interview was held right after Real Madrid defeated English club Tottenham Hotspur (2-0) at the Allianz Arena to make it to the final of the 2015 Audi Cup.

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The tournament is in its closing stages and Benitez is insisting that his current lineup will likely remain intact for the 2015/16 Spanish Primera Liga season. He is speaking up to address numerous reports that are linking many of the superstars in his roster to some high-profile deals.

He spoke about striker Karim Benzema, who has long been linked to a move to London club Arsenal. The Gunners have already opened their season with a win against Premier League Champions Chelsea. They already brought home some silverware and it remains to be seen if numerous reports are true that they will pursue Benzema as a late addition.

Apart from Benzema, Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos was at the center of massive transfer speculations this summer. He is part of a two-way deal that had reportedly been brewing between Manchester United and Real Madrid. The other player involved in those reports was United goalkeeper David De Gea.

Gareth Bale had also been rumored to be making an exit following a poor showing in the previous season. At the top of nuerous transfer rumors, reports have never died down about the possibility of World Football Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford.

With most of his front line in the center of transfer reports, Benitez is insisting that Los Blancos will remain solid for the upcoming season. They have already let go of their co-captain Iker Casillas, who moved to Porto after an emotional departure from the Santiago Bernabeu. Another key player that they lost recently, is German midfielder Sami Khedira, who has signed up with Juventus.

The Spanish Football Association has announced that the Primera Liga will begin on August 23. Real Madrid's first match will be against Real Sporting de Gijon. 

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