Real Madrid fear being gazumped by Premiership clubs for Valencia winger David Silva.

The Daily Mail says Real want to rush through a deal for Silva because of fears that Manchester City and Arsenal will enter the race for the Valencia midfielder.

The Bernabeu giants believe they are close to a £17million deal and want the business wrapped up in the next few days to prevent them being usurped by interest from the Barclays Premier League.

It has been speculated that Manchester United will renew their interest, while Liverpool were also keen to do a deal last year, but Madrid's biggest fears come from moneybags City and an Arsenal side that are looking at potential successors to Cesc Fabregas.