Atletico Madrid are close to clinching a massive £20 million-plus deal for Villarreal pair Diego Forlan and Juan Roman Riquelme.

AS says Atletico were in advanced negotiations last night and could announce an agreement some time today over the duo. Forlan is ready to move to Madrid, though Atletico will still need to convince Riquelme about returning to Spain after his successful six months back at Boca Juniors this year.

If Riquelme gives his approval, the deal will be worth £20 million - plus defender Luis Perea, who will move to the Yellow Submarines as a makeweight.

Atletico hope to announce Forlan's agreement today and won't push Riquelme for a commitment until next week.