Real Madrid are closing on a deal for Malaga prospect Chechu.

Marca says Malaga defender Jose Martinez Lopez, known as Chechu, is on Real's radar.

The centre-back has been capped three times with the Under-17 national team and has drawn the attention of La Fabrica for his power and physical attributes.

His height of 187 centimetres means that he dominates in the air in both areas.

Chechu has been capped at U17 level by Spain.

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