Manchester City are competing with Arsenal for AZ Alkmaar midfielder Adam Maher.
The Daily Mail says the Holland midfielder, 19, is valued at £10m and expects to leave the club at the end of the season.
City's director of football Txiki Begiristain has held talks with the playmaker and asked him to attend a game at the Etihad.
With Samir Nasri linked with a move away from City, Maher could fill his boots if he decides to switch.