Barcelona midfielder Thiago HAS held talks with Real Madrid

Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara HAS spoken with Real Madrid.

Real are interested in the Spain international and RAC-1 says his father, Mazinho, has given permission to an agent to hold talks with the Madrid giants.

A meeting was held last Thursday as a first round of negotiations.

Those close to Thiago say he is also keen on England, where Manchester United  and Manchester City are in contact.