Ever since Juventus' move for the Portuguese became serious as opposed to simply a passing fancy, Real Madrid's attention has turned as to how to best replace the experienced star.
Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have both been heavily linked with moves to the Bernabeu as potential replacements, though it appears that the Frenchman is no longer an option.
According to jurnalist Melchor Ruiz, 'Los Blancos' have ruled out a move for the youngster this summer, making a swoop for the Brazilian all the more likely.
Madrid released a statement last week denying that they had agreed a deal with PSG for Mbappe, who has so far shone for 'Les Bleus' at the World Cup in Russia.
That came just days after the club had also been forced to deny making a world-record €310m offer for Neymar after claims from 'TVE'
Long-term target Eden Hazard is also thought to back back on Real Madrid's radar, though he would not represent a like-for-like replacement for Ronaldo.