Real Madrid are plotting a winter swoop for Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
Coutinho has been linked with a move away from Anfield for several weeks now and Spanish newspaper Sport have reported new developments in the speculation.
The paper initially reported that Coutinho would be happy to move to Real's rivals Barcelona but having learnt of this, Los Blancos are moving quickly to prepare a bid.
Sport also report that the player's agent has spoken with Read Madrid representatives and that negotiations for a £22million transfer are set to continue.
Coutinho could further be swayed to join Barca, however, as his Brazilian teammate Neymar has spoken of his desire for the 22-year-old to join him at the Nou Camp.