Real Madrid take notice of Portsmouth teenage prospect, ready to offer €7m for his services | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s recruitment strategy continues to lean heavily towards identifying elite potential before it fully explodes, and a new name has now entered the club’s internal discussions. 

According to a recent report from Defensa Central, the Spanish giants are closely monitoring the progress of 19-year-old winger Min-hyeok Yang, who is currently playing for Portsmouth on loan from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

The interest is not superficial. Real Madrid have already begun studying the financial framework of a possible deal and are assessing what level of investment would be required to convince Spurs to part ways with the young attacker. 

The fee involved

The report suggests that Madrid are considering a structured offer worth €7 million, consisting of €5 million as a fixed fee and a further €2 million in performance-based add-ons. 

Yang’s rise has been driven by performance rather than hype. His time at Portsmouth has allowed him to gain regular minutes, and his output has steadily improved. 

With two goals and one assist to his name, his numbers only tell part of the story. 

Real Madrid are keeping close tabs on Min-hyeok Yang. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

What has truly caught Real Madrid’s attention is his ability to beat defenders in one-on-one situations, his acceleration with the ball, and his confidence when driving at back lines. 

At present, Yang’s market value stands at around €3 million, meaning Madrid’s proposed bid would comfortably exceed that figure. 

Tottenham would pose a problem

Even so, convincing Tottenham will be far from straightforward. Spurs have a long-standing reputation as firm negotiators and have shown in past dealings that they are not easily pressured into selling.

Crucially, Real Madrid are not viewing Yang as an immediate first-team solution. Unlike recent times, the plan would be for the winger to initially join Castilla. 

The idea is to remove the intense spotlight that comes with first-team football at the Bernabeu and allow him time to adapt to Spanish football, the club’s demands, and its tactical principles.