Manchester City are watching Sampdoria midfielder Roberto Soriano.
The Daily Star Sunday says the 24-year-old was born in Germany to Italian parents and initially came through the ranks with Bayern Munich before moving to Sampdoria.
Schalke and Inter Milan have also sent scouts to recent games to keep tabs on Soriano, who can play centre midfield and left wing.
City will look at overhauling their squad this summer and bring down their average age.