Real Madrid close on Lazio striker Keita Balde in 5-year deal as first signing of the summer

REAL MADRID are close to making Lazio striker Keita Balde their first summer signing.

The Senegal star , 21 – a former Barcelona academy kid – has reportedly agreed a five-year deal.

Balde has bagged just 10 goals in 77 games for his Serie A side.

But Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim Real chief Zinedine Zidane wants to tie up the move before deciding if the exciting frontrunner should be instantly loaned out.

Zidane will have at least one eye on Real’s long-term striking options as question marks finally start to emerge over their main man Cristiano Ronaldo, 31.

The Portuguese star’s old club Manchester United have persistently monitored Ronaldo’s situation, while Paris Saint-Germain have been increasingly keen.

But Ronaldo himself has insisted he is likely to stay at the Bernabeu.