Olympique Marseille midfielder Maxime Gonalons is being watched by Real Madrid.
The 22 year-old has impressed Real chief Zinedine Zidane, who is now having a greater influence on transfer policy.
Gonalons has had a big say in Marseille's impressive start to the season and his form has caught the eye of Zizou.
No immediate offer is planned, but the youngster's progress is being tracked by Real.