Real Madrid A close eye being kept on defender

Frankfurt want loan extension

Real Madrid are making moves to ensure that Eintracht Frankfurt loanee Jesus Vallejo is performing to the level required of him in order for the young centre-back to return to his parent club in the summer as a more complete player.

The Spaniard has recently spent one week in Madrid, visiting Valdebebas, in order to aid his recovery from a muscle problem that he picked up several weeks ago. Vallejo himself had opted to use his parent club's medical staff to get himself fit for action once again.

It is not the first time that the central defender has used Real Madrid's physios. Last season, while he was with Real Zaragoza, he continued to use the medical department despite being out on loan in the Segunda Division.

These visits are becoming more regular, with Los Blancos' club doctors remaining in constant contact with the promising star. Vallejo has also received analyses of his matches, and pointers on how he can improve moving into the future, as well as strict instructions in terms of his nutrition.

Vallejo is now working an hour longer per day than his Frankfurt teammates, and has been given specific homework by Real Madrid to perfect the defensive side of his game as well as how he strikes a ball.

The 20-year-old is making the efforts to keep improving, and Real Madrid should reward the youngster with a place in their squad for next season.

Eintracht Frankfurt, meanwhile, have asked for Vallejo's loan deal to be extended for another campaign, after impressing everyone both at the club and in the Bundesliga.