Marca revealed on Thursday that the Real Madrid bosses met his lawyer to see the player's contract.

According to the Spanish-based newspaper, Fabiano has a released clause of €11m.

The 27-year old striker has been in a scintillating form since joining Sevilla in 2005 helping them clinch two UEFA Cup titles.

Fabiano, who is under contract until 2009, is La Primera Liga top scorer with 20 goals.