Real Madrid are ready to test Manchester City's resolve for Sergio Aguero.
City management remain concerned that Aguero has been unsettled by his split with his family and is pining to return to Madrid.
The former Atletico Madrid star expected to sign for Real two years ago, but the call never came from president Florentino Perez.
The Times says Florentino feels now enough time has past since he was running around for their great city rivals and is ready to bid for the Argentine.