Real Madrid draw up four-man transfer shortlist that features some of the best wonderkids in world football

Real Madrid's scouting department are keeping a watchful eye on the under-19 and under-21 European Championships this summer, with four players being identified as potential reinforcements.

Los Blancos are renowned for snapping up some of football's best young talent.

Earlier this month, for example, they made a move for highly-rated Moroccan midfielder Abdellah Ouazane. The 16-year-old, who has been likened to Jude Bellingham in regards of his playing style, is set to join the La Liga club from Ajax in July, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Madrid continue to scour the world for potential new signings and this summer, they are targeting four possible additions who are currently playing at the under-19 and under-21 European Championships respectively.

A report from Marca suggests Stuttgart and Germany striker Nick Woltemade is the standout candidate amongst a shortlist that features France's Castello Lukeba, Cristian Mosquera from Spain and Dutch midfielder Kees Smit.

Woltemade is making a name for himself at the under-21 Euros. Image credit: Getty

Woltemade, who has been linked with a move to the Premier League, is currently the leading goalscorer at the under-21 European Championships, and recently took his tally to five with another strike against Italy.

Castello Lukeba, a centre-back from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig, is also being tracked by European clubs, with Liverpool and Chelsea said to be interested.

Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, meanwhile, is "very popular" with those behind the scenes at Madrid, according to Marca – especially considering he has one year left on his current deal at the Mestalla.

Finally, AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit is also receiving special attention at this summer's Euros.

Smit, 19, is currently the joint top scorer at this summer's under-19 tournament alongside Spain's Pablo Garcia and Germany pair Said El Mala and Max Moerstedt. He will likely feature for the Netherlands in Thursday's final against Spain.

So far, Madrid have added Trent Alexander-Arnold, Franco Mastantuono and former Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen to their ranks ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Now, they are being linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen left-back Alejandro Grimaldo, who previously worked under Xabi Alonso at the BayArena.

After playing a key role for Leverkusen during their 2023/24 double-winning campaign, Grimaldo has emerged as a possible target for Madrid, according to Cadena SER.