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Real Madrid on verge of signing striker on five-year deal: Man Utd and Chelsea want him
REAL MADRID are reportedly set to sign Swedish youngster Alexander Isak from under the noses of their European rivals.
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Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are said to have been among the 90 clubs scouting Isak in recent months.
Isak, 17, has been dubbed the 'next Zlatan Ibrahimovic' due to his stature and scoring record.
The AIK star played 23 times in his debut season for the Swedish top-flight club last term and now looks set to leave for one of Europe's elite.
Real Madrid are reportedly set to sign Alexander Isak
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Isak is on the verge of signing a five-year contract at Real.
Madrid have form for signing young Scandinavian talent, with Norway teenager Martin Odegaard arriving at the Bernabeu amid plenty of fanfare in 2015.
However, Odegaard's Real career has stalled and he recently agreed a six-month loan move to Dutch side Heerenveen.
Isak has played just one season at AIK
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Manchester United scouts were spotted watching Isak in action last autumn, while Marca claim Juventus were also contesting with Bayern, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain for the rising star.
Isak is set to sign his contract with Real in the next few days as negotiations with the player and his club continue.
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