Del Piero being lined up as Real Mallorca's new sporting director

The US banker, who had one stage attempted to buy Glasgow Rangers, said earlier this week that Mallorca would be active in the transfer market. He also said that his consortium had big contacts in world soccer. The fact that the Italian superstar could be on his way to Mallorca clearly underlines this state of affairs.

Miguel Angel Nadal had been the right-hand man of former Real Mallorca owner Utz Claassen, who will remain as president of Real Mallorca for the rest of the season. With Sarver's arrival, Nadal's position at the club had come under the spotlight. However, it was unclear today whether he would remain at the club. It has also been reported that Real Mallorca were also interested in having Steve McManaman, the former Real Madrid and Liverpool player, as their sporting director. McManaman owns a home in Son Vida and is also a close friend of Nash.

Overall, the Spanish media have welcomed Sarver's arrival at Mallorca.