Real Madrid move for AC Milan's Coloccini

Real Madrid held an opening round of talks with AC Milan yesterday afternoon for defender Fabricio Coloccini.

The Argentina international is now a priority target for Real after pulling out of talks with Arsenal for midfielder Patrick Vieira this week.

Real coach Jose Antonio Camacho had been banking on Vieira's defensive ability to add steel to his line-up this season, but now has turned to out-and-out defender Coloccini.

Camacho sees the youngster forming a central defensive pairing with countryman Walter Samuel this season.

Real hope to snap up Coloccini for around £3 million.