Real Madrid are interested in a move for 21 year old Brazilian midfielder Danilo, according to media outlet Mundo Deportivo.

The 21 year old is one of the most promising players in Brazilian football. He plays for Brazilian club Palmeiras and the Brazilian national team.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly instructed the club’s scouts to run the rule over the midfielder in Palmeiras’ next few games.

The boy from Bahia has been a key figure in a Palmeiras team that has won two Copa Libertadores and the Recopa Sudamericana.

La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid are also interested in signing the 21 year old midfielder and just like Real Madrid, have instructed their scouts to watch him.

Danilo, born and raised in Salvador de Bahia, is valued at €22m by Transfermarkt and has a contract in place at the Allianz Parque until 2026.

He has made 108 appearances for the Sao Paulo club to date, contributing eleven goals and seven assists.