We are not Real Madrid though.
The numerous examples have been listed here ao many times. It is literally what they have always done and still do and always will. Might not make sense to you, makes sense to them and their fans.
As one said above, I honestly can't believe we are having a debate on Real Madrid being unable or unwilling to sign one of the most wanted top young players in the world. It is surreal. Of course they can, of course they will try, and of course they will be a tempting option. That shouldn't even be up for discussion. Whether he might end up there or not is separate to that, and a matter of opinion, and seeing what we want to see.