The pair have a pact that players will not go from one club to the other.
And Atletico Madrid chiefs are thought to be so angry at the backhanded move by their rivals, they will snub the traditional pre-match meal before their encounter at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Theo Hernandez is at Alaves, but on loan from Atletico MadridGetty Images
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There are some in the Calderon club’s board who believe the player has already agreed a move — and are fuming the sneaky tactics.
However, they adhered to the agreement and the players never moved to the white side of the city.
The sneaky move by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has been likened to his controversial decision to break the world record transfer fee to sign Luis Figo in 2000.
Florentino Perez proudly presents Luis Figo to media after 2000 transferEpaDisgusted Barcelona fans burn Luis Figo’s picture after move to Real MadridAP:Associated Press
Frenchman, Hernandez, has been a revelation at Alaves this season.
The Basque Country club are enjoying a brilliant season, having won at the Nou Camp and reached the Copa del Rey final.
And the on-loan Atletico man has been a big part of that.
Should Real Madrid fork out the £20m, their rivals will be powerless to stop them.
But it would create an even bigger rift between the two clubs.
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