Real Madrid remain in contact with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.
AS says Real president Florentino Perez still has the Poland international high on his 2018 shopping list.
And Lewandowski is offering some encouragement after growing frustrated at Bayern.
The Pole has spoken openly questioning the ambition of Bayern and whether they're capable of competing with European rivals like Real.
In Madrid, Perez has long admired Lewandowski and has him under consideration for next summer along with Tottenham striker Harry Kane.