Real Madrid president spotted in talks with Joaquin

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was spotted in talks with Real Betis winger Joaquin on Sunday.

Betis coach Victor Fernandez has laughed off the meeting, insisting: "I was two metres away from the conversation."

"Yes, it's true they spoke, but I know the joke, the situation, and I can tell you that no transfer negotiations were talked about."

However, AS insists Perez approached Joaquin after Sunday's game and told him he wants to know when he will be prepared to join Real Madrid.

Real have identified both Joaquin and also Atletico Madrid wonder-kid Fernando Torres as the two next big things in Spanish football.