Not only could the Portuguese icon make a return to the Bernabeu, but he could be partnered with one of the hottest goalscorers in world football.

Rumors emerged yesterday linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a shocking return to Real Madrid. Despite scoring for fun at Juventus and winning four titles in Italy, including two Serie A crowns, the Portuguese icon is being linked with a move away from Turin after yet another disappointing UEFA Champions League campaign.

With both Los Blancos and their 36-year-old icon struggling in Europe since his Santiago Bernabeu departure, Spanish TV show El Chiringuito report that both parties are exploring the possibility of a reunion. The player's agent Jorge Mendes allegedly had a meeting with Florentino Perez and while no negotiations took place, both parties declared their intentions and ended the sit-down on a positive note for Cristiano's camp.

Since then, UOL Esporte have weighed in on these speculations, adding that Real Madrid are planning on signing another world-class striker on top of Cristiano Ronaldo. According to them, the Spanish giants intend on acquiring one of Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland.

Gone are the days when Real Madrid boasted a deadly attacking partnership but Los Merengues have been exploring ways to rectify this issue since February. Interest in Haaland and Mbappe isn't new but claims that Florentino Perez aims on linking one of the hottest strikers in world football with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner will raise eyebrows.

The Norwegian ace has scored 47 goals in 47 appearances since joining Dortmund and recently became the quickest and youngest player to reach 20 Champions League goals. As for the French sensation, he became the youngest player to reach 25 UCL goals, breaking the record previously held by Lionel Messi.

It remains unclear how the Spanish giants could facilitate this move given the current financial climate. Furthermore, is remains unclear whether Mbappe or Haaland are determined to choose Real Madrid over their other suitors – the PSG star will enter the final year of his contract but still stands a chance of extending his Parc des Princes stay.