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Manchester City Transfer News: Ritsu Doan Rumours Return, January Deal Eyed

Manchester City are once again being linked with Japanese sensation Ritsu Doan, with a report stating the Sky Blues are eyeing a January deal.

According to the Mirror's Francisco Acedo, Groningen have no intention of selling the forward in midseason. The Dutch side previously rebuffed City's attempts to buy a stake in the youngster, per Goal.

Per Acedo, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are also keeping an eye on Doan, who is rated at £5 million and has impressed since making the move to Europe.

The 20-year-old scored nine goals in his debut season in the Eredivisie and was nominated for the Kopa trophy as a result.