Faubert in Real Madrid talks
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West Ham midfielder Julien Faubert is in talks with Real Madrid over a loan move until the end of the season.
The 25-year-old France international, who can also play in defence, has struggled to make an impact since moving to Upton Park from Bordeaux in 2007.
Madrid have agreed to pay £1.5 million take the player for five months, while Spanish newspapers are claiming there is a €6 million (£5.29m) fee arranged if they decide to keep the player at the Bernabeu.
West Ham CEO Scott Duxbury said: "Julien has struggled to get into Gianfranco Zola's team this season and, despite the high hopes we had for him when he joined us 18 months ago, he has not had the best of times.
"He had asked the manager about a possible move and we felt it right to let him talk to Real Madrid.
"If it does not happen then we will of course welcome Julien back into the squad."