Arsenal's raid for Real Madrid outcast Lucas Silva has been dented by the emergence of rival suitors.
According to Spanish publication AS, Real Betis and Levante have both made official enquiries to discover the availability of the Br azilian star.
It's believed Rafa Benitez has been underwhelmed with the 22-year-old and will allow him to leave the Bernabeu just seven months after arriving.
Another factor that may see his departure is Real Madrid's need to honour the Spanish rules of having no more than three non-EU players on the books.
Real Madrid are looking to bolster their midfield ranks with Sporting Lisbon star William Carvalho.
It has been well documented in the Spanish media that Rafa Benitez is more defensively minded than most Galacticos bosses.
Thus a deal for Portugese talent William Carvalho is being talked up.
TalkSport claim Madrid are prepared to launch a £32m offer to sign the 23-year-old and will meet with the player's agent to thrash out a deal shortly.