Sergio Ramos says he expects "news in a few months, or even weeks" as the former Real Madrid and Spain defender moves closer to completing a proposed takeover of his boyhood club Sevilla.
Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda has been handed a massive seven-game suspension by the Royal Spanish Football Federation following his dramatic sending off in Saturday's 1-1 La Liga draw against Alaves.
Real Madrid remain just a point behind Barcelona in the race for the LaLiga title after both sides won at the weekend.
Sevilla have secured the services of French striker Neal Maupay on loan from Olympique Marseille, with a 6 million euros option to make the move permanent.
Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Girona, Levante and Sevilla were all at the centre of a gripping La Liga Sunday that delivered goals, controversy and vital points at both ends of the table.
Real Madrid made the most of their man advantage to claim a comfortable 2-0 win over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu in LaLiga on Saturday.