Ronaldo Nazário close ties with Florentino Pérez could see Mohammed Salisu at Real Madrid

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez could use his relationship with Real Valladolid chairman Ronaldo to land in-demand defender Mohammed Salisu.

Pérez has close ties with the ex-Brazil forward, whom he signed to star for the Galacticos.

Real need a solid centre back for next season with Sergio Ramos fading out and Salish has been on their shopping list.

Salisu has impressed on his debut season in the Spanish top-flight and has made 27 appearances (featured in the starting XI in all but one match) before the suspension of the league due to La Liga.

The 21-year-old has a £10.45m transfer release clause in his contract which expires on 30 June, 2022.

English giants Manchester United are said to be leading the race to land the uncapped Ghanaian defender.