Real Madrid ready to battle Man City for Santos playmaker Ganso

Real Madrid are eyeing Santos youngster Paulo Henrique Ganso.

The 20 year-old midfielder has been likened to Guti by Real scouts and could arrive in Madrid as a direct replacement for the Spanish veteran.

Manchester City have first refusal for Ganso, but that won't stop Real signing the youngster if they can outbid the big-spending Premiership club.