Real Madrid central defender Derik Osede has emerged as a summer transfer target for teams in the English Premier League and the Championship.<br /><br />The <i>Daily Mail</i> has reported that Leicester, Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Southampton posted scouts to run the rule over the 22 - year - old in Castilla&rsquo;s 1 - 1 draw with Guadalajara.<br /><br />But next season&rsquo;s Premiership newcomers Watford are thought to be frontrunners for his signature, with the Hornets said to be in contact with his intermediary.<br /><br />Derik Osede has been on the books of Real Madrid for the past 13 years, but is yet to make his official debut for the current European champions.<br /><br />The Santa Ana product is in the possession of a Spanish passport, therefore, he will not count as a non - EU player if his proposed switch to England comes to pass.<br /><br />Photo Credit : pesstatsdatabase.com<br />