Real Madrid looking to sign 15-year-old Sporting player

Real Madrid is planning to sign 15-year-old Sporting midfielder Jacobo Afonso.

Operativ Media reports, citing ESPN.

According to reports, the Madrid club continues to monitor the youngster's development and could formalize his transfer in the coming months.

Real Madrid scouts highly rate Afonso's physical attributes, his ability to carry the ball forward, and his knack for joining attacks from deep in the pitch.

The midfielder, who holds dual Spanish and Portuguese citizenship, plays for Spain's youth national teams. His father, Nuno Afonso, previously played for Benfica.