Sergio Ramos is in advanced talks over a return to Sevilla, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Ramos, 37, has been a free agent since his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired in July.

The former Real Madrid centre-back attracted interest from Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad, Galatasaray, FC Porto and MLS, sources said, but has opted for Sevilla as he prefers to stay closer to home.

Sevilla -- whose LaLiga game at Atletico Madrid was postponed on Sunday on the advice of local authorities, due to a forecast of heavy rain -- are hoping to close the deal in the coming hours.

Club president Pepe Castro appeared to rule out a move for Ramos last month, saying he had "never been an option" and said the defender had been offered to the club "directly and indirectly."

Sevilla -- who won the Europa League in May -- have had a poor start to this LaLiga season, losing all three matches so far and are bottom of the table.