Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in Lazio striker Keita Balde Diao.

The Senegal international came up through the Barcelona youth academy, but was allowed to leave in July 2011 for just €300,000 after protesting he was punished for a training ground prank.

Still only 21, he has failed to earn a regular starting spot at Lazio, but still scored five goals and provided eight assists this season in all competition.

Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in Lazio striker Keita Balde Diao.

The Senegal international came up through the Barcelona youth academy, but was allowed to leave in July 2011 for just €300,000 after protesting he was punished for a training ground prank.

Still only 21, he has failed to earn a regular starting spot at Lazio, but still scored five goals and provided eight assists this season in all competition.

Mundo Deportivo claim both Real Madrid and his old club Barcelona are preparing a summer bidding war for Keita.

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez is even set to meet his agent in Jerez de la Frontera on Friday.

However, Barcelona have the upper hand with Lazio, as the two clubs are set to complete a deal for Adriano.

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