Arsenal are challenging Real Madrid for the signature of Flamengo teen Reinier.

Record says the influence of Edu - Arsenal's technical director from Brazil - is said to be appealing to Reinier.

But the lure of Real Madrid is massive and they can guarantee the teenager Champions League football and a challenge for La Liga.

Fla coach Jorge Jesus, who oversaw the Club World Cup final defeat to Liverpool, revealed: "I launched three players (at Flamengo), one at 17, one at 18 and one at 19.

"The 17-year-old will be sold to one of Europe's biggest teams now for several million euros."