Real Madrid saw a cheeky bid for Sergio Agüero turned down by neighbours Atlético de Madrid for Sergio Agüero last week as they look to make one more signing before the transfer window closes.

Los Merengues' quest to add another star name to their ranks this summer reached desperate measures when they made an enuiry about the Argentinian, according to Sport.

Aüero has vowed never to play for Madrid due to their rivalry with Atlético and he is said to have been pleased that the club did not even entertain the offer.

The report states that Madrid were told that the player was not for sale by Atleti president Enrique Cerezo and announced that they could match his buy.out clause of €55m.

That is unlikely given Agüero's reluctance to move and Madrid not wanting to become embroiled in another transfer saga after a summer of failed attempts to sign new players.

Robinho added to the sense of a things having gone wrong at the club this summer due to the focus placed on chasing Cristiano Ronaldo when he stated that he wants to leave at a press conference.

Madrid now want to sell him to Chelsea after signing a replacement and they reported to be making enquiries about players with Valencia's Joaquín still very much on the agenda.

David Villa signed a new contract with Valencia as Madrid made their interest in him known and even news that Bernd Schuster still think he could join will not see a move go through.

Lucas Brown, Goal.com

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Premier League side Portsmouth have revealed that they are close to agreeing a deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thiago Motta, but they have ruled out a bid for Freddie Ljungberg.

The ex-Barcelona star Motta has been on trial with the south coast club for about a week, and excelled in a closed-doors practice match which took place yesterday (Wednesday).

The one doubt that Harry Redknapp's side have over a possible deal for the 25-year-old is the state of his knee, having previously ruptured cruciate ligaments on two occasions.

Club executive Peter Storrie said of the Brazilian: “Motta is here at the moment and we are having at look at him. He's been having medicals to see how he is and we will take it from there.”

Although Portsmouth are currently light on cover in midfield, Storrie confirmed that the club would definitely not be making a bid for the services of ex-Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg.

The former Sweden captain has been without a club since being released by West Ham United last month, but Pompey have ruled out any interest in the free agent.

Storrie told The News: “Ljungberg will not be coming, definitely not. We have no interest in him.”

Peter Staunton

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