Real Madrid have made an attempt for Manchester City attacker Riyad Mahrez.
Foot Mercato says Real president Florentino Perez has identified Mahrez as a potential replacement for big-money outcast Gareth Bale.
Real representatives have approached City about a price for the Algeria international, but were quickly shut down.
City management are insistent that Mahrez is a required player for the new season.
Florentino needs to find a new attacking midfielder after offloading James Rodriguez to Everton and seeking buyers for Bale.
