Real Madrid in Estrela Amadora talks for striker Joao

Real Madrid were locked in talks yesterday with Portugal's Estrela Amadora over young striker Joao.

The 18 year-old had a 15-day trial with Real's 'B' squad earlier this month and impressed Academy chief Ramon Martinez.

Estrela president Antonio Oliver was in Madrid yesterday for talks with Real over Joao's transfer. The youngster has been frozen out this season at Estrela and would sign initially for Real's 'B' team.