Manchester City could use Eliaquim Mangala as part of an exchange for Lyon defender Mouctar Diakhaby in January.
Martin Blackburn of The Sun reported the Ligue 1 side want to capture Mangala, and City coach Pep Guardiola could use the France international to swoop for the 20-year-old defensive prodigy. Lyon pursued Mangala last summer, but City's failure to sign West Bromwich Albion centre-back Jonny Evans ensured the 26-year-old remained at the Etihad Stadium.
However, Guardiola's interest in Diakhaby could now trigger Mangala's exit, with the youngster potentially finding his way to the Premier League leaders.