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Real Madrid Enter 'Advanced Talks' to Beat Out Barcelona to Luka Jovic Signing

Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic, jumping ahead of Clasico rivals Barcelona in the race to sign the Serbian international.

Jovic has provided 25 goals and seven assists for Frankfurt this season, with the Bundesliga outfit currently occupying fourth spot in the league, having also booked their place in the last four of the Europa League with a 2-0 second leg win over Benfica on Thursday night.

According to AS, Real have entered into advanced talks with the 21-year-old ahead of an expected summer switch, after sending scouts to watch almost all of his European games.