Barcelona president urged Boca not to sell Gago to Real Madrid

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has held talks with Boca Juniors supremo Mauricio Macri over the future of Fernando Gago.

The young midfielder is a prime target for Real Madrid, but Laporta has asked Macri not to sell the player to their great rivals.

"Although it is the coaches that must decide if he interests them or not, the truth is that player is fantastic, that is already a reality and he improves with every game," said Laporta.

Laporta had a dinner meeting with Macri and added: "It is always nice to meet with old friends. Mauricio is a great friend who has done great things for Boca."