Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Lyon defender Mouctar Diakhaby.
City's director of football Txiki Begiristain and assistant coach Mikel Arteta both went to watch the France under-21 star in action on Thursday, according to The Sun.
Pep Guardiola is currently without skipper Vincent Kompany, who continues to struggle with injury problems
And it seems the City could now be prepared to turn to 6ft 3in Diakhaby as a long term replacement.
But what other transfer news is there in Tuesday's papers? Here is our round-up...
Stories from the Tuesday's Daily Mirror
Everton have made Thomas Tuchel their No.1 target after sacking boss Ronald Koeman. The search for a new manager began immediately after Koeman was axed on Monday afternoon, with highly-regarded Tuchel - who is available after leaving Borussia Dortmund following a fall-out with club bosses last summer - top of the list of potential candidates.
Jose Mourinho's relationship with his Manchester United players is under strain following their first defeat of the season and his subsequent public attack on them. Boss Mourinho laid into his side in the wake of Saturday’s abject defeat to Huddersfield and was said to be “aloof and cold” when they trained the next day. There are simmering tensions behind the scenes, with some players feeling he went too far in his criticism of them to the media.
Matias Almeyda has emerged as a surprise contender for the Leicester job. The former Argentina midfielder, who played against England at the 1998 World Cup and alongside Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino in the 2002 finals, is currently boss of Mexican side Guadalajara and previously led River Plate and Banfield in his homeland.
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant positions at both Everton and Leicester as he seeks his first role in management.
Transfer news and gossip from other sites and papers
Arsenal are considering a move for Brazilian starlet Alan Guimaraes - but face competition from Real Madrid. (Sports Illustrated)
Barcelona will attempt to sign Philippe Coutinho in January for £71million. (Guillem Balague)
Manchester United are keen on Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler and could pay £30million for him. (Sun)