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Published 15:11 28 Jan 2016 GMT
Updated 17:19 28 Jan 2016 GMT
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The first attempt was allegedly made in 2011, when Cristiano Ronaldo was thought to be the subject of interest from Manchester City.
Further efforts are said to have followed in 2013, when Barcelona beat their rivals to the signing of Neymar, and again in 2015.
The report claims Madrid sent an intermediary not affiliated to the club to open discussions on the first occasion, though the extent of any pursuit is up for debate.
'Tried to sign' is such a broad term, that could cover anything from serious contract discussions to a single phonecall in which it was determined there was no chance of a move.
Perhaps it was like when Macclesfield Town tried to crowdfund a bid for Raheem Sterling. Who knows?
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