Real Madrid and Barcelona both consider Ajax's 19-year-old Belgian attacking midfielder Rayane Bounida a significant option for the summer transfer window. Both Spanish clubs are monitoring the player closely. Scouts from both Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to see Bounida as being a perfect match for their clubs' future plans. Bounida's contract in Amsterdam is valid until mid-2028, and potential contract negotiations with Ajax are being closely monitored by Real Madrid and Barcelona, who intend to act if the talks do not progress smoothly. While Ajax is calm, major European clubs are taking positions for a player who is widely considered one of the most promising of his generation. Bounida, who has been capped twice for the Belgium U21 team, has a current market value of €1.50m according to Transfermarkt. This season, he has recorded 1 assist in 8 Eredivisie appearances, and 2 goals and 3 assists in 10 games in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.