Manchester City are keeping an eye on RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons (22) in case their pursuit of Lyon’s Rayan Cherki (21) were to fail, according to a report from L’Equipe. The

Manchester City have made a double breakthrough in the transfer market on Wednesday morning. City have agreed an initial £46.3million fee to sign AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, although that fee could rise by around £12.

Cherki has been heavily linked with a sensational switch to the Etihad Stadium after Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak declared the club are aiming to announce all new arrivals in time for their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.