Real Madrid have their eye the new Raphael Varane: William Saliba
The 18-year-old is also drawing interest from Manchester United
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on young Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba, an upcoming talent from the 2001 generation in France.
A move for William would be similar to the one the La Liga side did for Raphael Varane, when they signed him as a 17-year-old who was starting to make his name at Lens.
Zinedine Zidane played a key role in that deal and Madrid have done well from the signing, with Varane growing into a fine centre-back.
Now, Zidane wants to do the same with Saliba, but the interest in the teenager, curiously, comes at a time when Varane could be leaving.
Zidane has made it clear his desire is for Varane to stay, but he's also reluctantly agreed not to stand in his way if he really does want to quite the Bernabeu this summer.
As for William Saliba, Madrid feel he's a defender with huge quality despite his age. Manchester United are also following him.
