Manchester City and Chelsea are rumoured to be interested in Real Madrid defender Pepe.

The 28-year-old has endured criticism recently for an alleged stamp on Barcelona star Lionel Messi during a heated encounter between Spain's fiercest rivals.

Due to the centre-back's negative reputation, it is thought that Real are willing to listen to offers for the former Porto player.

Chelsea have already been linked with a summer swoop for Pepe. However, it appears that Man City may also be in the running for the defender, according to Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague.

Pepe has been at the Bernabeu since 2007.