Dad admits Real Madrid want Genoa superkid El Shaawari

Real Madrid are closing in on Genoa starlet Stephan El Shaarawi.

The 16 year-old's father has already confirmed the interest of Real to Sportmediaset as his son stars for Italy at this month's U17 European Championships.

With Arsenal also keen, Real don't want to waste time and are willing to cough up £5 million to bring El Shaarawi to Madrid in the summer.