Reports from Spain suggest that Juventus have offered to pay the €15m release clause for real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos, but they face competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Juve have contacted Betis directly to make an offer to activate the release clause.

The 20-year-old central midfield is being courted by Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, however Ceballos has had less than flattering things to say about Barcelona in the past.

Ceballos, who can also play on the left wing, was named Player of the Tournament in the recent European Under-21 Championship where Spain lost 1-0 in the final to Germany.

Asked about his future after the final, Ceballos said: