REAL Madrid general director Miguel Angel Arroyo claims his club have the financial clout to pull off the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has emerged as the Spanish champions' number one target this summer, with reports suggesting they would be prepared to part with around £100million to sign the Manchester United star.
Madrid president Ramon Calderon described the capture of the 23-year-old as "almost impossible" yesterday, but on Arroyo told Spanish newspaper Marca today that if their bid fails, it will not be because of a lack of finances.
"Real Madrid have the solvency and the financial liquidity to be able to take on a signing of the magnitude of Cristiano Ronaldo," Arroyo said.
"It would be economically beneficial due to the merchandising that would arise from it.
"If it is not possible for the club to sign, it would not be because of money but for other reasons."
Ronaldo has been in stunning form this season, scoring 41 goals en route to firing United to the Barclays Premier League title and Champions League final.
Madrid president Ramon Calderon described the capture of the 23-year-old as "almost impossible" yesterday, but on Arroyo told Spanish newspaper Marca today that if their bid fails, it will not be because of a lack of finances.
"Real Madrid have the solvency and the financial liquidity to be able to take on a signing of the magnitude of Cristiano Ronaldo," Arroyo said.
"It would be economically beneficial due to the merchandising that would arise from it.
"If it is not possible for the club to sign, it would not be because of money but for other reasons."
Ronaldo has been in stunning form this season, scoring 41 goals en route to firing United to the Barclays Premier League title and Champions League final.
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