Madrid and Barca 'fight' for Liverpool hotshot

A year after his switch from Southampton to Liverpool, Sadio Mane has become a big name in football. Since his arrival at Anfield, an exponential development has seen the Senegalese forward attract attention thanks to his extraordinary displays down the wing.

Two of the biggest clubs in the world, if not the biggest, Barcelona and Real Madrid have also shown interest and have been monitoring the attacker's performances, as revealed by the 'Mirror'.

A regular in Jurgen Klopp's plans, Mane's role in the team has grown thanks to his speed and verticality. The Senegal international has also evolved into a keen goalscorer over the last 12 months.

With Gareth Bale's future at the Bernabeu all but decided, the 25-year-old Liverpool star could replace the Welshman, who is not short of suitors. Barcelona, on the other hand, see the winger as a world-class alternative for the 'msd'.