Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Anderlecht's highly-rated midfielder Dennis Praet in the January transfer window.

The 20-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in European football, with his performances attracting a host of attention.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Atletico sent scouts to watch Praet against KAA Genk at the weekend and positive reports were returned.

The youngster is contracted to Anderlecht until 2017, but his Belgian club would find it difficult to reject a big-money offer from Spain.