Real Madrid's scouting chief has confirmed the Spanish giants are monitoring the progress of Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher.The Scotland Under-21 international was linked with a move to Real last week amid reports the Spanish champions had put Fletcher on a list of promising youngsters to scout.

Fletcher was watched by Real during the 4-2 SPL win over Gretna on Wednesday, when the 20-year-old plundered a hat-trick.

Speaking after the match, Fletcher laughed off the rumours of a possible move to Real, only for the Primera Liga leaders to now acknowledge an interest.

Hibs have been asked to provide Real with a DVD of every match Fletcher has played in this season, with the forward having scored 12 goals in 22 games.

Real's scouting chief Julen Lopetegui told the Sunday Mail: "This is normal protocol for us when we're assessing a young player like Fletcher."

Back in December, Fletcher pledged his future to the SPL club when he signed a contract through to 2013 at Easter Road.

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