Arsenal's competition for Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren is growing.

The teenage midfielder is admired by Gunners chief Edu, who has had him watched regularly this season.

Former Arsenal winger Marc Overmars is Antwerp's sporting director and fielding enquiries for Vermeeren.

Along with Edu, Overmars has also spoken with Barcelona this season about their prospect.

And The Sun says Real Madrid have now come forward to express interest in Vermeeren in recent days.