Sacchi has limited Real Madrid transfer budget

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has told GM Arrigo Sacchi he has a restricted budget for the winter market.

Sacchi is seeking a defensive midfielder during January and has been linked with Lyon's Mikael Essien and Bordeaux youngster Rio Mavuba.

However, its understood Perez has informed Sacchi he has only £2 million to spend this month.