Barcelona and Real Madrid could emerge as frontrunners to sign Jeremie Frimpong this summer after reports that the Bayer Leverkusen defender could be the subject of a tug-of-war by the Spanish giants.

Real Madrid have been hit with a €30,000 ($31,130) fine and a partial stadium closure -- suspended for two years -- by UEFA over "discriminatory behaviour" by fans in their Champions League game with Manchester City at the Bernabéu last month.

A leading member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has made his way onto the summer transfer wishlist of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.That’s according to Sky Sports transfer

Manchester City have now secured the summer signing of an "unbelievable" midfielder, who has also been targeted by a number of Premier League clubs and Real Madrid, according to a report. City's struggles since Rodri suffered an ACL injury have arguably underlined the need for Pep Guardiola to bring in additional depth in the middle of the park,

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is looking to a Real Madrid star to recharge his tired squad

As Manchester City’s rebuild continues in the summer they do appear set to further add to Pep Guardiola’s squad. Based on who they signed during the January transfer window it is a fair conclusion to draw that Manchester City will target younger players.