Barcelona and Real Madrid eye Corinthians 19-year-old defender Leo Santos

According to Mundo Deportivo reports, La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid both interested in capture of Corinthians youth defender Leo Santos.

Blaugranas are planning the long-term replacement of their aging captain Gerard Pique. Spanish champions looking for the right-footed centre-back, because Samuel Umtiti and Clement Lenglet are both left-footers.

Real Madrid is ready to compete rivals on their way to capture young talent. Los Blancos appear in the story because of their recent activity in South American market. Last summer club acquired forward Vinicius Junior and announced the transfer of another Brazilian hot prospective Rodrygo Goes in 2019.