Real Madrid are believed to be ready to let Argentina international striker Javier Saviola leave the Bernabeu in the January transfer window.

GettyImagesForgotten man Javier Saviola celebrates scoring a rare goal.

Saviola has struggled to make an impact with Real following his arrival from bitter rivals Barcelona in the summer of 2007, however Premier League trio Everton, Portsmouth and Newcastle United are all reported to have made tentative enquiries over securing his services.

The former River Plate ace, who spent spells on loan with Monaco and Sevilla during the closing stages of his Barca career, is not in the plans of new Real boss Juande Ramos, although no formal bids have been received.

Sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has been handed the task of securing an exit for Saviola, who is under contract with the La Liga giants until 2011.

A club source admitted: "We are open to some lines but the time is key in this subject."

Although Real appear ready to let the player nicknamed 'The Little Rabbit' leave, Saviola refuses to accept that the curtain has been brought down on his career in the Spanish capital, despite the arrival of Dutch striker Klass Jan Huntelaar at the club.

Saviloa said: "I want to stay with Real and fight for an opportunity. I will only consider leaving if I receive an offer of a big project."