According to Libero, Real Madrid are planning move for Fiorentina‘s Juan Manuel Vargas. It is reported that the Spanish giants are willing to spend €20 million on the versatile player, who has thrived since being pushed up to a midfield position by coach Cesare Prandelli last season.

The Primera Division and Champions League hopefuls spent over €250 million this past summer on the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Xabi Alonso, Karim Benzema and Alvaro Arbeloa.

Vargas has gathered two goals and six assists in all competitions this season for the Viola. The Italians paid Catania a reported €12 million for his services in July 2008.

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