City are also in competition with Spurs for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz, who has stated that his future lies away from the Lancashire Club.
Meanwhile, following yesterday's report that Roberto Mancini has been targetted as taking the manager's position, Sacked Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann is reported to be on City's radar, should they eventually axe Mark Hughes.
Richard Dunne has also told of his intentions to stay with the club despite reports linking him with a summer move to Sunderland. The 29 year old has been a great servant for the club, but has an uncanny knack of scoring at least one own goal per season.