Reading forward Caylan Vickers is reportedly set to join Real Madrid, who will beat Arsenal to his signature.
A report from The Sun has claimed that Real Madrid are now set to sign Caylan Vickers amid interest from Arsenal. Apparently, the Spanish giants have opened talks with the League One club regarding a January transfer, and they are set to pay around £1 million for the 18-year-old.
Caylan Vickers to Real Madrid: What to Expect
Vickers is highly rated in English football, and he has a big future ahead of him. He could develop into a long-term asset for Real Madrid. The talented young forward is expected to join up with Real Madrid Castilla, and he will develop with regular football under club legend Raul Gonzalez.
Meanwhile, Arsenal were keen on signing the 18-year-old as well, and they will be thoroughly disappointed to have missed out on him. That said, the deal is far from complete with Real Madrid, and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal decide to try and hijack the move.
The Gunners could certainly use a talented young attacker like Vickers, and he could develop into a key player for them. Meanwhile, Arsenal will have to convince the 18-year-old forward to join them as well. The opportunity to join a club like Real Madrid can be hard to turn down for any player.
Vickers will have seen the development of Jude Bellingham since joining the Spanish club, and he will want to follow in the footsteps of his compatriot. In addition, Real Madrid have the financial muscle to compete with any club, and Arsenal might not be able to outbid them.
Meanwhile, Arsenal should look to bring in a quality attacker who can make an immediate impact in the first team. They are in need of a prolific goalscorer, and it remains to be seen whether they can sign the right option in January. As for Vickers, a move to Spain would be a huge step up in his career, and he will want to establish himself as a key first-team player for Real Madrid in the near future.
