Real Madrid threaten Everton hopes for Sandro signing

Everton risk being beaten by Real Madrid to the signing of Malaga striker Sandro Ramirez.

Marca says Sandro is on a list of players being monitored by Real at the European Under-21 Championship in Poland.

With Alvaro Morata heading for the Bernabeu exit and possibly to Manchester United, the European champions are in need of a back-up striker and the Malaga hitman fits the bill in terms of age and experience.

Sandro, 21, saw his move to Atletico Madrid collapse following their transfer ban and is reported to have already undergone an Everton medical before the tournament.

The striker's buy-out clause is £5.2million, so any firm interest from Los Blancos will be a huge spanner in the works for Ronald Koeman and his summer transfer plans.