REAL MADRID have moved closer to signing Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga despite his 84million price tag, according to reports.
The news will worry Manchester United who have also been keeping tabs on the 17-year-old.
But Real have acted on their interest by making contact with the Ligue 1 side this week, according to L’Equipe.
The 17-year-old midfielder bagged a late winner against Lyon on Sunday which was his first goal for the club.
Camavinga was born in Angola and has been on the radar of Man Utd and Barcelona.
And it appears Real have acted fast in a bid to quash any interest from their European rivals.
Camavinga was thrust into the limelight in August after a scintillating display against Paris Saint-Germain.
Aged just 16 at the time, Camavinga bagged an assist and showcased an impressive range of passing.
While United will hope they can do something to get the youngster to Old Trafford, they have also been linked with a much older goalscorer in Mario Mandzukic.
The Croatian has reportedly “promised himself to United after not playing for Juventus all season.
