Real Madrid and Barcelona are going head-to-head for two of Brazil's brightest young talents.

Sport says Real and Barca are battling for Sao Paulo attacking midfielder Hernanes and Corinthians striker Dentinho.

Hernanes came close to signing for Barca in the summer and they remain ahead of Real in the race for the Brazil international's signature.

Real have approached Corinthians for a price for Dentinho and have plans to sign him initially for the Castilla before promoting him to the senior squad next season.