Real Madrid approach Inter Milan for Cannavaro

Real Madrid will approach Inter Milan this week about the availability of defender Fabio Cannavaro.

The Italian international captain is the player Real coach Jose Antonio Camacho wants to strengthen his defence and discussed signing the defender with president Florentino Perez on Sunday.

Real's interest in AC Milan's Fabricio Coloccini has cooled as they prepare to open serious negotiations with Inter for Cannavaro. Real are happy to take their time over the Italian, who has hinted he is looking for a move away from the San Siro this summer.