Real Madrid have moved for Fiorentina wing-back Juan Cuadrado this past week.
Sport says during the international break, Real president Florentino Perez opened talks with Fiorentina about Cuadrado's situation.
Real are preparing to lose Alvaro Arbeloa next year and Cuadrado, a Colombia teammate of James Rodriguez, is on their radar.
The Viola ace is also back on the agenda of Barcelona, particularly with Daniel Alves' deal due to expire in June.
Cuadrado penned new terms with Fiorentina before the new season kicked off, which included a set buyout clause of €35 million.
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