The Blancos have signed several of the game's biggest names over the years, but they have also missed out on their share of targets
Robert Lewandowski
Madrid have tried up to three times to sign the Polish striker, who has said no every time. Lewandowski himself has said that Blancos stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos have tried to recruit him over the years, but to no avail.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesDavid de GeaThe goalkeeper's transfer was practically sealed in 2015, with Keylor Navas even saying goodbye to his team-mates in the Madrid dressing room. However, Manchester United sent De Gea's contract late, and a faulty fax machine prevented the transfer from going through.Getty/GoalNeymarMadrid president Florentino Perez sent two emissaries to Brazil to ensure Neymar's signing, but the Santos star opted for a move to Barcelona instead in 2013. Last summer Perez was rumoured to be interested in landing the forward from PSG, but a transfer never materialised.GettyKylian MbappePerez tried to sign the teenage star when he was breaking through at Monaco, but Mbappe instead opted to remain in France and sign with PSG in 2017. Madrid continue to be linked with a big-money move for the World Cup winner.