Perez appeared on the programme and methodically ruled out several high-profile targets, notably Erling Haaland, to narrow the club’s shortlist.
By doing so, Perez directly rebutted rival candidate Enrique Riquelme’s claim that he had already secured the Norwegian striker. Perez also ruled out Michael Olise, Jeremy Doku and Harry Kane, while a signing from arch-rivals FC Barcelona was categorically dismissed.
With Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Júnior already anchoring the attack, the question of need arises. Does Madrid still require another multi-million-euro forward? The long-serving president simply stated: “In Madrid, you always need more.”
