Real Madrid are stepping up their interest in Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez.

Reports have emerged that Real sports chief Predrag Mijatovic has dined with Tevez's agent Kia Joorabchian and discussed the Argentine's situation.

Real have been long-term suitors of Tevez, though Mijatovic's talks with Joorabchian may mean little as he has become marginalised at Real since the resignation of former president Ramon Calderon.