Real Madrid Dominican striker could have bright future at the club

Although he is training with the first team in Montreal during their preseason tour of North America, Mariano Diaz Mejia could be loaned out by Real Madrid this season.

Last term, the Dominican striker proved his talent with 25 goals in just 29 Segunda B games, and has been seen as a possible heir to Cristiano Ronaldo.

It was the Portuguese who first spotted Mariano's talents at the Valdebebas training complex, encouraging him to work with the first team.

Understandably, offers have been coming in for him, and while he remains keen to stay and impress at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu this season, the heavy amount of competition could stifle his development.

As well as usual suspects Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema, the likes of Lucas Vazquez and Jese Rodriguez are also blocking his path to the highest level.

With Real Betis, Espanyol, Las Palmas, Sevilla and Sporting Gijon all possible destinations, Los Blancos will look to insert a clause insuring the 22-year-old plays 50% of games in any loan deal.