Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are two of football's heavyweights and they could now be about to go toe-to-toe for the signature of a talented winger ahead of the deadline, according to a report.
Gianluigi Donnarumma tops Manchester City wanted list
Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma is a wanted man and it is clear he will leave the Parc des Princes before the end of the window. However, he is still yet to sign a deal elsewhere and time is of the essence for Pep Guardiola to land his man.
As it stands, Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Donnarumma, though Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that there is still legwork to be done in negotiations, alongside the fact Ederson's future need to be settled amid his potential move to Galatasaray.
Italy's Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Italy's Alessandro Buongiorno, Italy's Moise Kean and Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma
Italy's Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Italy's Alessandro Buongiorno, Italy's Moise Kean and Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma
Romano stated: "Gigio Donnarumma has agreed on personal terms with Manchester City, keen on joining Pep Guardiola. Negotiations are also underway between Man City & PSG, fee will be under initial €50m request. Deal still depends on Éderson exit this summer, with Galatasaray still keen."
Real Madrid winger Rodrygo could be another statement signing for Manchester City, albeit he did start for the La Liga giants over the weekend and it remains to be seen whether Savinho will leave to clear room for his arrival.
The late drama doesn't stop there as Guardiola wants to hijack Liverpool's move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, provoking a scenario where an exciting end to the window could be in store at the Etihad Stadium.
So far, the new Premier League season has thrown up a collection of early runners and riders for the title, which is exactly where Manchester City want to be as they aim to knock their rivals off top spot, and they have a fighting chance of doing just that if they can land their latest target.
Man City and PSG fight it out to sign Yeremay Hernandez
According to reports in Spain, Manchester City and PSG are both willing to pay Yeremay Hernandez's release clause of around £52 million as they battle it out for the Deportivo La Coruna winger before the close of play.
Last term, the 22-year-old registered 15 goals and five assists in 39 appearances across all competitions, which saw his Transfermarkt value rise from less than €1m this time last year to a career high €15m now.
Manchester City scouts have been impressed by Yeremay's exploits during visits to watch the attacker in action, and they aren't the only ones who admire his talent.
Labelled "excellent" by Ben Mattinson due to his vision, the Las Palmas-born man created 49 chances on league duty last term, illustrating why his creative qualities are worth investing in for top clubs around Europe.
Ultimately, the Citizens are short on wingers and Yeremay is someone who could help to fill the void, albeit it won't be easy to see off the current Champions League holders to land his services.