What happened: Florentino Perez has reportedly reached an agreement with Jose Mourinho and secured the signing of Konate on a free transfer. The moves come as Perez promises a galactico-level signing on par with Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka ahead of the Real Madrid presidential election.

Why it matters: The aggressive moves signal Real Madrid's intent to return to a period of dominance similar to their historic eras. Florentino Perez previously vowed to keep bringing the world's best to Real Madrid, setting a high standard for the upcoming term.

What to watch: Observers will watch closely to see if the promised galactico signing materializes before the election.