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In the fierce battle for the Real Madrid presidency, outsider Enrique Riquelme has hit back at denials from Manchester City and Erling Haaland's camp with an unprecedented challenge.

Florentino Perez has dismissed speculation linking Real Madrid with Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, while hinting that a €150 million signing will be unveiled next week. The club president used a television appearance to underline Los Blancos' financial strength as he faces growing pressure in the race for the presidency.

Real Madrid are reportedly stepping up their interest in Josko Gvardiol as Florentino Perez looks to strengthen a defence hit by injuries and uncertainty. The Manchester City defender is said to favour a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, although the Premier League side are expected to fight to keep one of their key players.

Pep Guardiola finally called time on his legendary Manchester City career this season, bringing an end to a decade of unprecedented dominance in English football. While his departure sent shockwaves through the blue half of Manchester, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed that the Catalan coach had actually threatened to walk away on countless occasions throughout his tenure.