Senior club officials held a transfer meeting ahead of Saturday's game with Newcastle as they continue working on at least two deals this month
Manchester City will move on from their Alexis Sanchez disappointment by aiming to push through moves for West Brom defender Jonny Evans and Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred, Goal understands.
City chiefs, including sporting director Txiki Begiristain, held a meeting to discuss their January plans ahead of Saturday's victory against Newcastle United.
The Blues have been in negotiations with West Brom regarding a move for Evans over the past few days, although rumours that a deal has already been struck are believed to be wide of the mark.