Real Madrid watching Uruguayan prodigy Facundo Pellistri

The Penarol teenager has impressed coach Diego Forlan since his breakthrough last year Real Madrid are keeping track of Penarol teenager Facundo Pellistri and could swoop in with a bid for him, Goal can confirm.

The 18-year-old has been watched extensively by the Spanish side’s chief scout Juni Calafat, who also brought Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo to their attention, and they are convinced he has the potential to become a star.

Valued at around €9 million (£8m/$10m), the winger signed a new deal in February which ties him to the Uruguayan outfit until 2022, and Madrid are aware they face strong competition for his signature. Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, Boca Juniors and Flamengo have all shown interest in Pellistri, while Wolves, Valencia and Napoli have also been named in recent reports.

But Madrid, having brought Fede Valverde to Madrid from Penarol in 2016, have a good relationship with the club and are confident there will be no problems when negotiations begin.

Pellistri broke into the Penarol senior side last August and quickly sealed his place in the starting XI. He has since made 25 appearances for the club and Madrid believe he is a spectacular talent due to his pace, work rate, confidence and the rapid progress he has made.