Real Madrid to make Cassano bid to Roma today

Real Madrid will table a £2.7 million bid to Roma this afternoon for striker Antonio Cassano.

Real president Florentino Perez will contact Roma executive director Rosella Sensi this afternoon after he attends the presentation of new signing Cicinho.

Along with Perez, new sports chief Benito Floro and Real's Italian agent Enzo Bronzetti will be part of the phone hook-up to discuss terms with Roma for Cassano.