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Southampton boss Ronald Koeman wants to sign Real Madrid wonder-kid Martin Odegaard on loan next season.

The Saints' Koeman sent his scouts to watch midfielder Odegaard, 16, play for Real Madrid Castilla - Real's B team - on Sunday.

The Norwegian rejected a move to St Mary's to join the Spanish giants from Stromsgodset in January.

Teen sensation Odegaard - dubbed 'the new Messi' - also had offers from Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Ajax and Barcelona.

Odegaard has scored once in six appearances for Real Madrid Castilla since making his January move to the Spanish capital.

However, he has only played the full 90 minutes on just one occasion.

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Manchester United and Liverpool were both tracking Odegaard before he finally made the switch to the Bernabeu.

He has impressed since moving to Real, proving that he belongs on the same pitch as Cristiano Ronaldo and co during his first dozen or so training sessions with the Galacticos.

Explaining his decision to opt for the European champions, Odegaard said: “Why did I sign for Real Madrid? The reason is that it’s the best possibility to develop myself.

Odegaard in Real Madrid action:

"I felt it was like the best option, the way I could develop myself in the best way, both from a sports point of view and in my personal life. So it had the best possibilities for me.

“They took me wonderfully and I felt at home.

"I think that’s the best option for me. It’s a dream come true, it’s unbelievable and it’s incredible that I am ready for the best club in the world. It’s an honour.