Vinicius Junior Kylian Mbappe Erling HaalandGetty/GOAL

Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe & Vinicius Jr at Real Madrid? Julio Baptista explains why Florentino Perez can reform the ‘Galacticos’

The Blancos, with Florentino Perez filling the role of club president, have previously invested heavily in the likes of Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Ronaldo, Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. Financial constraints mean that the very best in the business cannot always be targeted in each passing window.

Real are, however, looking to build for the future once again and are said to have French World Cup winner Mbappe back in their sights as he nudges an exit door open at Paris Saint-Germain. They have also been linked with prolific Norwegian frontman Haaland in the past and could be a future landing spot for him once he has finished breaking records and collecting major honours at Manchester City.

Former Madrid star Julio Baptista can see such deals being put in place, with the Brazilian discussing superstar recruitment at Santiago Bernabeu with GOAL

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