Manchester City are keeping an eye on the situation with Bruno Guimaraes at Newcastle United ahead of the summer but have not formalised interest.
Mail Sport understands the Brazil international is one of a number of midfielders who City have watched this season – but moves for any of them are dependent on outgoings.
Interest in West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta, 26, is long standing after the FA’s probe into alleged betting offences halted a deal last year. That investigation remains ongoing.
Guimaraes would appeal to Pep Guardiola with his ability to feature as either a deeper lying midfielder or higher up, offering similar options to Mateo Kovacic this term.