The agent of FC Istres defender Florian Lejeune has confirmed the interest of Real Madrid.
Lejeune, 20, has been likened to former Barcelona defender Laurent Blanc and was linked with Real this week.
His agent, Claude Cauvy, told Fichajes.com: "It's true, they've been to watch him three times this season."
Cauvy also revealed the interest of Espanyol in the youngster.