Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Argentine international
Javier Saviola from arch-enemies Barcelona, according to reports in
Spain.
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Real president Ramon Calderon has set his sights on the 25-year-old
forward and has a verbal agreement his agent, Marca reports.
El Conejo's contract with Barca expires June 30 and he would be
free to join another club.
At the weekend Saviola said: 'I've still yet to receive an offer
from the club [Barca] and therefore I have to think of my future,
my happiness and what's best for me'.
'I have offers; some important ones, however, I'm not going to
discuss them while I'm a player for FC Barcelona'.
The former River Plate man signed for Barcelona in a £20 million
deal six years ago but been farmed out on loan, first to Monaco and
then to Sevilla.
Los Blancos chief Calderon has made securing the signature of
Saviola part of his summer project.
Real Mallorca and Juventus are believed to be amongst the clubs
that have made 'offers'.
