Manchester City have now hatched a plan to sign a "deadly" Paris Saint-Germain striker, who is set to be available on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to a report.
City set to pursue striker this summer
A new striker may be viewed as an unnecessary signing for Man City, given that any addition is unlikely to displace Erling Haaland in the starting XI, but Pep Guardiola has set his sights on a new forward ahead of the summer transfer window.
Lille marksman Jonathan David is the latest striker to be linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium, with the Canadian expected to leave the French club on a free transfer, amid interest from the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United.
David's availability on a free transfer could make him an attractive option, but there may also be an opportunity to sign Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres, who has reportedly made it clear he would favour a move to City this summer, despite widespread interest in his signature.
That said, it is difficult to see where another top striker would fit into Guardiola's team, given that Haaland is surely unlikely to be dropped, so it could make sense for City to pursue an up-and-coming forward this summer, rather than a top striker.
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According to a report from RMC Sport (via Sport Witness), Man City have now hatched a plan to sign PSG striker Mahamadou Sangaré, who is set to leave the French champions upon the expiration of his contract this summer.
The Sky Blues plan to sign Sangaré for free, before potentially loaning him out to sister club Troyes, although there could be competition for his signature, with some unnamed German clubs also in the picture.
The 18-year-old is attracting widespread attention, having impressed in the UEFA Youth League this season, picking up hat-tricks against Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid.
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"Deadly" Sangare could be perfect signing for City
The idea of signing Gyokeres or David sounds good on paper, but it could ultimately do more harm than good, should Haaland become unsettled by a potential lack of game time.
As such, signing a young striker who could spend a couple of seasons out on loan could be ideal for City, and there are plenty of indications the PSG starlet could be a long-term success at the Etihad Stadium.
Freelance scout Ben Mattinson has been impressed by the teenager's performances at youth level this season, praising the partnership he has struck up with fellow forward Ibrahim Mbaye.
Having picked up nine goals and two assists in 11 UEFA Youth League games this season, Sangaré is clearly one for the future, and it is exciting news that City could snap him up this summer.