Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico keen on signing 16-year-old Spanish midfield wonderkid

Barcelona have made it their business to track the best talent across the country and cut out the middle man in an attempt to reinforce their team with young players. The model, while risky, has proved to be very successful with the likes of Pedri and Ronald Araujo, among others.

They have now set their sights on Real Valladolid’s crown jewel Victor Fernandez, son of legendary Valladolid striker Victor Fernandez, as per a report by Jorge Picon.

At 16, Fernandez is one of the top prospects in Spain, and has made incredible progress with the Valladolid youth setup, but is now ready to take the next step in his career.

Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid also in race

Barcelona, by no means, are alone in the race to sign Victor Fernandez. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also pursuing his signature, which makes his signing incredibly difficult to pull off within the next few months.

Madrid, especially, are keen on signing the teenager. U-19 manager Alvaro Arbeloa has personally scouted the player on a few occasions, and has given very positive reports about him.

Fernandez turned 16 in November, which allows him to sign a professional senior contract. However, Valladolid are yet to make him an offer, which means he is available on a free transfer next year.

Sevilla, Villarreal, and Real Sociedad are also interested in signing him, but realise that it will be difficult to pull off the move with the Spanish big three leading the race.