Youri Tielemans has reportedly set his heart on a move to Spain despite interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham.
Real Madrid were linked with the 24-year-old in January, but baulked at his then £50million price tag.
The Leicester midfielder has just a year left on his current contract and he could be available for a cut-price £25m this summer.
And Belgian football expert Sacha Tavolieri tweeted: 'Youri Tielemans would have told those around him his preference for a departure to Spain.