Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Silva has fuelled speculation that he could leave the club on loan ahead of the new season.

The Brazilian, who started only three matches during the second half of last term, admitted that he is pondering a temporary move elsewhere to secure first-team football.

"Leaving on loan to play more is a possibility. There are also too many non-EU players at Real Madrid," he told Sport TV.

"When I get back from holiday I'll have a meeting with the coach and find out how it's all going to work.

"A lot of stuff has been published but it's all speculation. When I get to Madrid, I'll start the pre-season and I'll find out more about my future. What I have in mind at the moment is to carry on at Madrid."

Silva joined the Spanish side from Cruzeiro in January.