Manchester City have joined the interest in Hoffenheim prospect Melayro Bogarde.

The defender has been linked with AC Milan and Barcelona this week.

And transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio reports City are also interested in Bogarde as his contract runs down. The 18 year-old's deal expires in June.

Despite his youth, Bogarde has seen action in the Europa League and Bundesliga this season.

Bogarde is the nephew of former Chelsea defender Winston Bogarde.