According to Spanish newspaper 'AS', Madrid want to secure the Brazilian's signature before the World Cup starts in Russia on June 14 so then they can focus on bringing in other targets.
'Los Blancos' will be aided by the discontent of Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain, where reportedly "five months in Paris has felt like five years" in which he is struggling to adapt to his new environment.
Therefore, Madrid, who have already met Neymar's father, will launch an audacious bid to bring the 26-year-old back to La Liga, except this time in white.
The Spanish giants will be helped by sportswear brand 'Nike', who see the advantages of Neymar teaming up with one of football's biggest teams and fan bases.
All three parties know the transfer will be complicated to push through, especially as PSG have made it quite clear that they will not let their talisman and most expensive player leave without receiving at least €400 million to secure a hefty profit.
However, the aforementioned media source also claims that Marcelo will be key to the success of the move and has already began convincing his compatriot that he would be well received in the dressing room, something that he doesn't have in the Ligue 1 club.