Malaga on brink of landing Real Madrid midfielder Diarra

Malaga are set to snap up Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra.

Marca says Real are prepared to cut loose the midfielder, though talks over a pay-out is threatening the deal.

Diarra wants Real to pay the remainder of his contract this season before he agrees a permanent move to Malaga.

Malaga have agreed personal terms with Diarra over a deal worth €2.5 million-a-year.