Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a bid for Portsmouth's French midfielder Lassana Diarra, according to Sky Sports News.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea player has been the subject of almost constant transfer speculation this season, particularly after the departure of Harry Reknapp from the Portsmouth manager's job.
Rumours of financial instability continue to surround the Fratton Park outfit, and the cash that a club like Real could pay would be very much appreciated by Pompey.
The Spanish giants could face some significant English competition for the player's signature from newly wealthy Manchester City though, whose manager Mark Hughes is keen to boost his midfield options.
New Madrid manager Juande Ramos is reportedly an admirer of Diarra, having seen the player in action whilst he was the manager at Tottenham Hotpsur. With Mahamadou Diarra currently unavailable at El Santiago Bernebeu due to injury, Ramos is keen to bring in a defensive midfielder and the Portsmouth man would seem to fit the bill.
Diarra joined Portsmouth for £5 million in January 2008 but would likely jump at the chance of playing for the Spanish giants.
Zack Wilson, Goal.com
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