Javier Saviola has set his
sights on a summer move away from Real Madrid, according to the
player's agent.
The Argentine forward was strongly linked with a transfer to
Portsmouth in the winter transfer window but an agreement was not
struck.
Saviola has continued to struggle for first-team football at the
Spanish giants and his agent, Alfredo Cabrera Brizuela, has
intimated that an exit is now likely.
It is reported that Newcastle United are interested in the
27-year-old with a deal dependent on whether they avoid relegation,
but the club have yet to comment on the speculation.
Brizuela said: "Javier has a deal with Real Madrid until 2010
but he has decided to leave as he has not had many opportunities
this season.
"It is true that some clubs have asked about Saviola, but we
will attend a meeting at the beginning of June to resolve the
issue.
"Saviola is still young and still offers much to the game. Clubs
from England and Italy have contacted us."