Atletico Madrid lead chase for prodigy Jibril

Ghana latest teenage prodigy lighting up the local league, Torric Jibril, is the target of several top European clubs.

But Spanish side Atletico Madrid are in the lead to sign the teenager who has already bagged national team caps.

The 16-year-old, who plays for local giants Hearts of Oak, has been overly impressive and this has resulted in his call-up into the national team.

Clubs in Europe including French side Lyon and Olympique Marseille, as well as Udinese of Italy and a host of Dutch and Portuguese clubs have approached Hearts to sign Jibril.

But a source within Hearts has told Ghanasoccernet that Atletico Madrid have made the first move by arriving in Accra to hold talks with Hearts to sign the player.

The Spanish side are keen on signing the teenager to join his compatriot Sadick Adams who they expect to be cleared by Fifa to play for the club.

Jibril's silky style of play has led to comparison with Ghana legend Mohammed Polo.

He is expected to achieve his full potential if he is given the necessary development.

Hearts official regard Spain as the right place to enhance the player's development.