Real Madrid are tracking Nigerian-born defender Honest Ahanor, NEWSUNPLUG reports.
Ahanor moved to Atalanta from Genoa last summer, and has become a key figure at the Gewiss Stadium.
The versatile defender has made 28 appearances across all competitions for La Dea this season, and scored once.
He has also featured regularly in the UEFA Champions League.
According to Sky Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Real Madrid have been scouting the player.
The LaLiga giants are preparing for the expected departures of experienced defenders David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, and Ahanor is seen as an ideal replacement.