Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard has welcomed interest from Ajax.

The Champions League hopefuls have opened talks with Real about a deal for Odegaard, currently starring on-loan at Vitesse this season.

The Norway international said, "To be honest, I do not know, before you asked me why I did not know about their interest, it's hard for me to answer, but as I said, I'm not focused on that, they're rumours.

"It's always interesting that good clubs are keen, and any player would be flattered by an interest from a club like Ajax."

On Real coach Zinedine Zidane, Odegaard added: "He taught me a lot (with Castilla), details before receiving the ball, the position of your body ... or how to be careful with your defensive weaknesses."