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Madrid Hoping For Cut-Price Drenthe Deal

As reported on Wednesday, Real Madrid are closing in on Royston Drenthe. Now, the Bernabeu club, despite competition from the Dutchman's favoured club of Barcelona, Los Merengues are confident of landing Drenthe at a discount price...

Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Royston Drenthe's mooted switch to Real Madrid is progressing very quickly, with Feyenoord close to reaching an agreement with the Galatico side.

However, the deal appears to be very much in Madrid's favour. Originally, a 10 million euro figure had been suggested, but sources close to the Bernabeu club suggest that the actual figure may be considerably less than that.

Drenthe is being groomed as the heir to Roberto Carlos' left back slot, but could also play on the left side of midfield if required.

Royston broke into the Feyenoord first team last season, racking up 29 impressive first team appearances in the midst of the Rotterdam club's disastrous campaign that saw them finish 7th.