According to latest reports emanating from Spain, Spanish and European powerhouse Real Madrid are looking towards signing Samuel Eto'o from archrivals FC Barcelona this summer.

Spanish daily El Mundo Deportivo rhas sensationally reported that Real chiefs are discussing are contemplating the prospect of signing the highly rated Cameroonian international footballer.

Eto'o, a Cameroonian international, has actually been a youth teamer at Real Madrid but could never make it through to the first team at the Bernabeu. He played for Real Mallorca with pomp and grandeur and was signed by Barca in the summer of 2004 and has since gone onto win two La Liga trophies and one UEFA Champions League crown.

Etoo fell out of favour with Barcelona last season and has been told by new Blaugrana coach Pep Guardiola that he is no longer required at the Camp Nou.

El Mundo Deportivo quoted a source saying:"He represents exactly everything we need. First of all, he's from Madrid and always has felt Madrid. In addition, signing a footballer like him, taking him with Barcelona, can work twice in our favour."