Hertha Berlin lead chase for Real Madrid striker Jovic

That is according to a report in Marca, who say that investor Lars Windhorst is intent on bringing Hertha back into the elite of German football and is prepared to make Jovic central to his project.

The striker was signed from Eintracht Frankfurt in a reported €60m deal last summer but has struggled to settle in the Spanish capital, where he has started just four La Liga games and netted two league goals this campaign.

Last week, a report in Marca claimed Los Blancos were now listening to any offers for the striker this summer as they seek to move him on after just one year.

It was outlined by the report that the striker has struggled to integrate into Madrid’s squad and his demeanour has been ‘cold and reserved’.