Porto right back Danilo is set to join Real Madrid . Reports in Spain had claimed the 23-year-old was at the centre of a tug-of-war between the La Liga giants and Manchester United . However , Sportsmail understands there was no serious interest from the English club and that Danilo is currently in advanced talks with the Champions League winners . Danilo , in action last month for Porto against Vitoria , is close to completing a £27million move to Real Madrid . His representatives met with Madrid officials last week and held further talks with Porto to underline the player 's wish to leave and an announcement is thought to be imminent . Danilo 's contract has 16 months left to run and Porto have made attempts to get him to agree a new deal . The Brazilian right back ( left ) puts in a challenge on former Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic last January . He played in the Dragons ' 3-0 win over Sporting on Sunday night before picking up a yellow card and being substituted with six minutes to play . United have been linked with Southampton 's Nathaniel Clyne and Barcelona 's Dani Alves , with out-of-favour Brazilian Rafael expected to depart Old Trafford . The 23-year-old ( left ) puts in a strong challenge on Man City midfielder Yaya Toure back in February 2012 .
Real Madrid beat Manchester United in battle to sign Porto 's Danilo . But United did not have a serious interest in the Brazilian right back . Danilo 's representatives have met with Madrid ahead of £27m deal . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .