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Real Madrid watching Watford's Aussie teen Xane Zaineddine after Barcelona rejection

Watford teen Xane Zaineddine is attracting interest from Europe's biggest clubs.

Real Madrid, PSG, Ajax and Sporting CP are all keeping tabs on the 15 year-old Australian prospect this season.

Zaineddine turned down offers from Barcelona and AC Milan to sign with Watford, with his parents also relocating to London.

Real are well aware of Zaineddine, with the teen having spent time in Spain last year with UE Cornella, courtesy of his relationship with the World Sport Academy.

Watford lost one Aussie whizkid earlier this year, Panos Armenakas, who left for Udinese over the summer.

Crunch time for Zaineddine will come in February when he turns 16 and is eligible for a pro deal.

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