Real: We want Ronaldo

Even if Real Madrid make the expected capture of Brazilian playmaker Kaka, they will continue to be interested in Cristiano Ronaldo.

New president Perez has made short work of spending £65m, having been in the top job for just two days so far, and seems set to try United's patience with another record-breaking bid. It means another tiresome long summer of 'will-he, won't he'.

Perez is quoted in the Spanish newspapers saying "What I want is for many of the best players in the world to play with us. Cristiano would be one of them.

"It would be very good if great players were at Real Madrid this season. Cristiano would be one of them. I'm going to work so that Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo can be with Real Madrid.