MANCHESTER CITY are ready to make contact with Lille to land powerful midfielder Boubakary Soumare, according to reports.
Boss Pep Guardiola wants to land a new central midfielder to bolster his squad with a view of landing the 18-year-old at the end of the season.
The Premier League leaders are ready to release Yaya Toure at the end of the season with his contract coming to an end.
Fellow midfielder Fernandinho could also leave on a free transfer with his deal expiring in the summer.
And Guardiola wants a young, talented midfielder to fill the void.
The Daily Mail reports that highly-rated Soumare could be the perfect replacement for the Spanish boss having impressed in Ligue 1 since breaking into the first team.
Soumare joined Lille from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer on a three-year deal and has made 11 appearances this season.
City scouts were also in attendance to watch him in action against Caen on Saturday evening.
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Lille are under financial pressure and would consider cashing in on their prize asset.
The Citizens have also been heavily linked with a move for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain target Jean-Michael Seri.
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