A number of leading Premier League clubs – including Everton, Chelsea and Liverpool – have been considering trying to poach Real Madrid’s highly-rated chief scout Juni Calafat.

Calafat is credited with overhauling Real’s recruitment and change of strategy by signing some of the most promising young talent in world football – including Fede Valverde, Martin Odegaard, Eder Militao, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior.

His latest deal is the acquisition of 18-year-old play-maker Reinier Jesus, who had attracted interest from across Europe, but who agreed to join Real after the €30million release clause in his contract with Brazilian club Flamengo was activated.

Reinier was unveiled at the Bernabeu earlier this week with sources claiming the Brazilian was also wanted by Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City.

Calafat has, in particular, dominated the market by bringing in young Brazilian talent at Real Madrid, where he has already effectively created a team for the future at the Spanish giants.