Real Madrid approach Marseille for Pedretti

Real Madrid are being linked with Olympique Marseille midfielder Benoit Pedretti.

The French international has been followed by Real since Jorge Valdano was sports director and now Emilio Butragueno has revived their pursuit.

Real have already registered their interest in Pedretti with Marseille and are confident of smooth negotiations should they take up the option of signing the midfielder.