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Why we failed to sign Pogba, Neymar and Fernandes – Real Madrid

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Real Madrid President Florentino Perez [Courtesy]

Florentino Perez has opened up on Real Madrid's decision not to pursue the signings of Paul Pogba and Neymar this summer.

Real were linked with Manchester United midfielder Pogba throughout the summer, with the Frenchman said to be keen to make the move to the Bernabeu.

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