Report: Lucas Silva to join Real Madrid in January

Real Madrid will reportedly sign Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva in January, rather than wait until next summer to complete the deal.

The 21-year-old, who is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in world football, has been strongly linked with a move to the Bernabeu.

Interest has emerged from the Premier League, but it is understood that the playmaker has his heart set on the Bernabeu.

According to AS, Real Madrid wanted to complete a deal next summer, but a calf injury to James Rodriguez has pushed forward the interest.

Los Blancos could also lose Sami Khedira in the January transfer window.