Real Madrid seek to close deal for Catania's Vargas

Real Madrid sports chief Pedja Mijatovic will seek to close a deal for Catania left-back Juan Vargas on Saturday.

DiarioSport says Mijatovic is due to hold talks with Vargas' agents on the weekend with a view to striking terms for the Peru international.

Catania want £12 million for Vargas and after seeing a move to Fiorentina collapse, Mijatovic has stepped in with plans to wrap up a deal in the coming days.