Spanish newspaper Marca revealed that manager Javier Aguirre asked the board to conclude the deal to strengthen the midfield department, which a few options now after Maniche's move to Inter Milan.

The Portuguese midfielder is looking for a new adventure especially that he has played a few minutes since the beginning of the season.

It could only be worse for him as the Old Lady signed Malian midfielder Mohamed Lamine Sissoko from Liverpool.

La Gazzetta Dello Sport revealed on Saturday that Sissoko's deal is already sealed and the details should be announced very soon.