Roma defender Cristian Chivu is expected to decide in the next 48 hours where he will be playing next season.

Real Madrid are emerging as favourites for the Romania international, whose agent Victor Becali admitted to AS: "Who does not want to play for Madrid? Clearly that's what Chivu wants. They're a great club like Barcelona and Inter. The decision is imminent. I believe that everything will be solved between Monday and Tuesday.

"Chivu will leave for the team that puts a long contract to him and most money on the table."

Real have made the biggest offer - £12 million - but Inter Milan and Barcelona have both offered better personal terms.