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Barcelona and Real Madrid step up chase for Ceballos

The midfielder could have a choice to make between Spain's two biggest clubs after the youngster starred for the Under-21s

Barcelona and Real Madrid have both contacted Real Betis over the availability of midfield starlet Dani Ceballos, club president Angel Haro has confirmed.

Ceballos has become hot property since the end of the 2016-17 campaign after starring for Spain in the European Under-21 Championship in Poland.

The Clasico rivals have both been linked with a move for the 20-year-old and have officially approached Betis regarding a transfer.

Ceballos has kept silent on his future and Haro expects the youngster to remain with the club despite interest from the Blaugrana and Los Blancos.