Real Madrid have signed young Spaniard Carlos Espi, who was destined for a Premier League move.

This is the surprise transfer bombshell of Real Madrid’s summer window.

Carlos Espi will arrive at the club as the fifth signing for the Madrid giants for a fee of €25 million.

The 21-year-old striker joins from Levante, where he netted 13 goals in 28 matches last season.

Brighton and Hull City had both made significant progress in the race, but everything changed overnight when Madrid entered the fray.