The Spanish champions have yet to spend in the transfer market this summer, but have still dominated the headlines with their incessant pursuit of Red Devils winger Ronaldo.

While senior squad members Raul and Guti have welcomed their club's interest in the Portugal star, other players such as Brazil forward Robinho have become unsettled by reports that they are set to be used as bargaining chips in the deal to bring Ronaldo to the Bernabeu.

Salgado is among those who believe the United player would be a welcome addition to the squad, but he warned that the team must not lose sight of other objectives.

"It's clear he brings with him the most difficult thing in football, which is the one-against-one, because there are very few people with that quality," Salgado said.

"At the same time I don't think we should lose our heads over a signing. If it goes through we'll welcome him, if not we'll be calm.

"We're going for number 10 (10th European Cup) whether Cristiano comes or not, but he'll surely help us to pick up more (trophies).

"It is known that the club will try any way they can to sign him. If he comes he'll give us a leap in quality and if he doesn't we'll work with what we have to win titles, which is our objective."

It is widely believed Madrid were aiming to let Robinho leave the club should Ronaldo arrive, or use him in a trade deal for the winger - a situation which has led the Brazilian's agent Wagner Ribeiro to claim that his client is not rated highly enough by the club - something which has aroused Chelsea's interest in the player.

Speculation has been rife that Robinho is on his way to the Premier League, with Manchester United and Chelsea favourites for his signature. Ribeiro claimed the Blues were winning the race due to Robinho's desire to link up with their new boss, fellow Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari.

But Salgado believes it would be a mistake to allow the 24-year-old to leave.

"What we want is for him (Robinho) to be happy, first of all, to be here and to be happy," Salgado continued.

"Let's see if this situation can get sorted out because if Cristiano doesn't come he'll be the most important piece in the one-on-ones.

"I would demand more from Robinho. He has the ability to be very important in this Real Madrid side, but he has to feel like he can be one of those players who can tip the balance in a game."

Cash-rich Coca-Cola Championship side Queens Park Rangers have been linked with a move for the 32-year-old Salgado but insisted he would be remaining in Spain.

"I'm not thinking about the Queens Park Rangers business," he said. "I've practically made up my mind to retire at Real Madrid."