Real Madrid Eyes English Wonderkid Caylan Vickers from Reading

Real Madrid, known for their extensive scouting and recruitment of young talents worldwide, has turned its attention to England for its latest prospect. The target is Caylan Vickers, an 18-year-old forward currently playing for English League 1 side Reading. According to reports from The Sun (via Diario AS), Real Madrid has set its sights on Vickers, who has shown promise with three goals for Reading’s first team this season.

Reading’s financial challenges have reportedly made them willing to sell Vickers, with an asking price of just €1 million. Real Madrid, keen on securing the young talent, might face competition from Arsenal, but they hope the appeal of joining one of the world’s biggest clubs would give them a significant advantage in the race for Vickers.

If the move materializes, Vickers is expected to join Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve team, with the potential for a first-team promotion in the upcoming seasons. The pursuit of English talents like Jude Bellingham and now Caylan Vickers highlights Real Madrid’s strategy of seeking promising players from various footballing regions to bolster their squad for the future.