The BBC has reported that the Croatia midfielder, 26, arrived in Spain on Monday for a medical before signing a five-year contract.
Inj the meantime, Real Madrid's troubled start to the season continued when the champions squandered the lead and slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at city rivals Getafe on Sunday to slip five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Reuters reports that the rare domestic reverse for Jose Mourinho's side, who were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Valencia last weekend, ended a 24-match unbeaten run in the league, their longest in 15 years.
And AC Milan Vice Pesident Adriano Galliani is trying to squeeze in a one-year loan for Kaka in lieu of a sale in order to avoid paying the requisite transfer fee.
Bettor.com reports that with the transfer window closing on Friday, time is running out and the Brazilian seems to be in some level of demand.
Lionel Messi struck a late brace to give Barcelona a 2-1 win over 10-man Osasuna on Sunday that took them to the top of the Spanish Liga table.
NDTV Sports reports that Barca appeared set for their first defeat under coach Tito Vilanova, who was sent from the dug-out for complaining to the referee midway through the second half, before Messi came to the rescue.
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will undergo further tests today to determine the extent of the fractured right cheekbone he suffered during last night's 2-1 Primera Division win at Osasuna.
RTE Sport reports that the 34-year-old defender sustained the injury in a late collision with Osasuna forward Roland Lamah.
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