Real Madrid have opened talks with Ajax over a fee for striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar. Sport says Real had representatives in Amsterdam over the weekend to discuss terms with Ajax. The Dutch giants are seeking at least £20 million for Huntelaar, which Real president Ramon Calderon regards as too steep for a player whose deal expires in 2010.
Real are yet to make contact with Huntelaar's agents, but are pushing for a January deal over fitness concerns for Ruud van Nistelrooy.