Real Madrid put all transfer activity on hold until June including a decision on the veteran striker Joselu Mato.
Los Blancos are sure to strengthen in the coming months with the expected arrival of Kylian Mbappé is approaching the Spanish capital.
Mbappe will be the big name added to by Carlo Ancelotti attack, but the Italian coach wants to fill the gaps in his team.
Real Madrid completed a pragmatic loan deal to bring in Joselu at the start of 2023/24 after turning 16. The league goal last season as Espanyol was relegated.
The Spain international's deal with Espanyol allowed him to leave on loan if they were relegated, with a €1.5m purchase option included in the deal.
The 34-year-old has scored 14 goals this season, including eight in league action, and Ancelotti is happy to keep him.
According to the latest from ReliefReal Madrid will wait to see if Espanyol secure promotion back to the top flight, as failure to do so will trigger another loan condition for Joselu.
