Atletico Madrid's board are trying everything to make room for the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo.
With the approval of coach Diego Simeone, Atletico directors are working on plans to sign the unsettled Manchester United striker.
Local reporter Edu Aguirre said on El Chiringuito: "Simeone is the one who insists on bringing Cristiano, but the problem that Atlético has with the salary mass...
"(Miguel Angel) Gil Marín tries to balance things by selling forwards and seeing how Cristiano fits in.
"I think not, they can't pay his salary, he's not going to play for Atlético."