Real Madrid seek legal advice on Villa buyout clause

Real Madrid are ready to take Valencia to a tribunal over David Villa's £100 million buyout clause.

Marca says Real are so determined to prise Villa away from the Mestalla that they're taking legal advice over the buyout clause of the striker's current contract, which is regarded as "unfair" in comparison with his Valencia wages.

Real directors are also discussing the prospect of waiting 12 months so Villa can take advantage of FIFA's Article 17 law and buy out the remaining two years of his deal.