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Manchester City 'identify Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez after impressing Pep Guardiola'

Manchester City have earmarked Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez, according to reports.

Algerian star Mahrez, who spent five years with the Premier League champions, joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli in a £30million deal earlier this month.

The treble winners have already added Crystal Palace's Michael Olise and Rennes winger Jeremy Doku on their shortlist of potential replacements.

And now, according to the Daily Star, Brighton's Japanese international has also caught the attention of City boss Pep Guardiola.

Mitoma, 26, impressed in the Premier League last season, scoring seven times in 24 appearances.