Real Madrid are all set to battle it out with Arsenal for the services of 18-year-old England youth international Noel Buck.
According to a report by Defensa Central, Real Madrid are keen on having Noel Buck in their ranks. The 18-year-old midfielder has been putting in some exceptional performances of late for Major League Soccer club New England. And, his performances have attracted the attention of a few European giants.
Buck has been a part of the MLS club’s first team since the winter of 2022. He has featured in a total of 36 matches for the first team and has contributed towards five goals. 29 of his appearances have come in the ongoing season where he has racked up over 2,000 minutes.
The teenage sensation plays in a double pivot in the centre of the park at the MLS club. Irrespective of his role, Buck has the knack of joining the attack. His impressive rise and exceptional performances for the first team have attracted the attention of Arsenal as well as Real Madrid.
The Gunners have been scouting him for a while now. While there has not been much talk about the teenager in the media, the North London club have been keeping a close eye on him and are keen on having him in their ranks.
They feel he is a special talent, and Mikel Arteta’s men do not want to miss out on him. Buck will be a perfect fit for the club and he could be a big investment for the long term. But, Arsenal are not the only club interested and will face a lot of competition from Real Madrid.
Los Blancos’ chief scout Juni Calafat’s team have always been on the lookout for young talent with huge potential. Calafat, along with his men, has helped Real Madrid sign some of the best youngsters of late. Now, Real Madrid’s chief scout has extended his work area and has started focusing beyond the Southern Zone of America. And, this is how they have found Buck.
Calafat is very impressed with what he has seen from the teenage sensation, and he has already informed Madrid about him. The England youth international will cost only €2 million despite that Los Blancos are in no hurry. Real Madrid have asked their chief scout to prepare a report on the New England midfielder on the basis of which people at the club will make a decision.
