Manchester United 'battling Real Madrid, Barcelona for Yusuf Demir'

Manchester United have reportedly emerged as contenders to sign Rapid Vienna forward Yusuf Demir.

The 17-year-old has made 23 first-team appearances for the Austrian club, finding the net four times and laying on a further three assists.

Real Madrid are considered the favourites to land a player described as one of the next big stars, while Barcelona have also been linked in the past.

According to Defensa Central, however, Man United are also now in the running to sign the Austria Under-21s international.

Demir is said to be available for as little as €10m (£8.94m), with Rapid not against the idea of cashing in later this year.