Real Sociedad midfielder Asier Illarramendi is on the verge of joining Real Madrid, reports in the Spanish Press claim.
AS insist that the 23-year-old's representative held talks with Los Blancos on Friday, with a five-year contract being discussed.
Carlo Ancelotti's men will pay €30m for the Spain U21 international, however there is a slight disagreement about the way in which the fee will be paid.
La Real want the money in one instalment, whilst the Santiago Bernabeu side would like to pay in three.
