With Castilla boss Raúl keen to add a forward to his squad, Real Madrid are considering signing Leonardo Campana, who has a host of suitors.
19-year-old Leonardo Campana, one of the world's most exciting young prospects, is amassing quite a list of suitors.
He was called up to Ecuador's squad for this year's South American Under-20 Championship, where he was top scorer with six goals as his side won the tournament - a feat that attracted the attention of a host of European clubs, including Real Madrid.
AS has learned that conversations have additionally been held with Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan, and that Real Madrid have enquired about the teenager with a view to adding him to the ranks of their 'B'-team, Real Madrid Castilla.
Club legend Raúl González Blanco, who is now coach of Castilla, has asked the club to strentghen the forward options in his squad.
Campana is under contract with Barcelona de Guayaquil until December. As he is a Spanish-passport holder, he would offer the advantage of not filling up one of the limited spots available for non-EU citizens in the Castilla squad.
His signing would be expected to cost between four and five million euros, although Madrid would not necessarily have to buy him outright immediately, and are also weighing up the possibility of a loan deal with a purchase option.