Barcelona and Real Madrid to battle it out for Lemos

Barcelona and Real Madrid are preparing to battle it out for Mauricio Lemos, according to Las Palmas official Luis Helguera.

The 20-year-old has had an impressive debut season in La Liga, and has caught the eye of the two Spanish giants. 

Judging by Hulguera's comments, Barcelona re leading the race at the moment, but Real Madrid certainly won't have thrown in the towel just yet.

"Real Madrid have asked us about Lemos," Helguera told Onda Cero.

"The reality is that a lot of clubs have [asked about him], but there's a difference between asking and making an offer. 

"Barcelona have made an offer, after that, Real Madrid, as well as other clubs, have asked about him. 

"But, as I said, asking and making an offer are different things - they don't have anything to do with each other."

Who is going to win the first battle of the 2016-17 campaign? Real Madrid or Barcelona?