The Spanish press reports that last summer Real Madrid had very good opportunities to buy Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, but after spending a impressive amount for Tottenham defender Gareth Bale, they simply ran out of money.
Marca informs that the president of the "royal" club, Florentino Perez, had almost finalized all the details of the acquisition of the 26-year-old Uruguayan, but received a call from Tottenham representatives, who urged to resume negotiations for the player's transfer.
Suarez, who was pushed to the background, had to return to Liverpool and apologize to his teammates and coaches.
However, Real Madrid does not rule out the possibility of strengthening their attack with the controversial player in the future.
Having received a huge ransom for Mesut Ozil, the Spaniards plan to resume negotiations already in January.