Real Madrid are ready to push for a deal for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Marca says a deal is in the offing for Kepa to join Real Madrid next summer as the LaLiga champions earmark the youngster as their number one goalkeeping target.

With his current deal at Athletic Club expiring at the end of the season, the Spanish Under-21 international would be free to negotiate a pre-agreement from January and contract talks with Los Leones have stuttered badly.

Real goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis a former Athletic employee.

It's Llopis who has been integral in recommending the 23-year-old at Valdebebas and the player himself is well aware of the interest