Manchester City are monitoring developments with Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
Pep Guardiola is a confirmed admirer of the skilful 21-year-old who almost joined Liverpool as a teenager.
Lyon are braced for offers after a number of enquiries though president Jean Michel Aulas says no negotiations are currently ongoing.
Houssem Aouar has been linked with a move away after impressing during his time at Lyon
City, Juventus and Paris St Germain have all shown an interest as have Liverpool and Manchester United over the past 18 months.