On the back of four successive defeats in all competitions, the chances of Manchester City signing a replacement for injured midfielder Rodri have increased once again.
The Ballon d'Or winner is set to miss the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Arsenal in September.
Mateo Kovacic has filled in but he has struggled at times, leaving Pep Guardiola's side vulnerable to the counter-attack.
BBC Sport has looked at who has been linked with the Blues in January to replace Rodri for this season - and complement him in the future - as well as how those players compare this season.