The January transfer window has now closed, leaving Manchester City to begin looking forward to the summer for their next round of recruitment.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Etihad.
Monday morning's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup:
Barcelona 'draw up five-man striker shortlist'
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Barcelona have reportedly put together a five-man shortlist as they prepare to bring a new centre-forward to the club during this summer's transfer window.
The Catalan giants allowed Luis Suarez to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer last year, and the club have been light in the final third of the field during the 2020-21 campaign.
According to The Mirror, Ronald Koeman's side have identified five forwards capable of boosting the squad this summer, and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland is on the shortlist.
Haaland's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with a number of teams, including Real Madrid, believed to be desperate to sign the Norway international.
The report claims that Inter Milan duo Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez, Lyon's Memphis Depay and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero are also options.
Inter are said to be determined to keep hold of both Lukaku and Martinez, but Memphis and Aguero will be out of contract at their respective clubs at the end of June.
Lionel Messi, meanwhile, continues to be linked with a move away from Camp Nou, and the Argentina international is expected to seek pastures new following the expiration of his contract.
Manchester United 'keeping an eye on Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite'
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Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on the development of Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
The 18-year-old joined the Toffees from Carlisle United in January 2020 and has made five first-team appearances for the Merseyside giants, including four outings in the Premier League.
The centre-back joined Blackburn Rovers on loan in January and has already featured on seven occasions for the Championship outfit.
According to the Daily Mail, Branthwaite's performances for the second-tier outfit have caught the attention of United, who are now monitoring his progress with the view to a potential move.
The report claims that Liverpool and Manchester City have also been attracted to the Englishman.
The teenager has been a constant for Blackburn in the Championship since his arrival during the January window, starting and finishing each of their seven league fixtures.
More transfer news from Manchester City:
Manchester United 'planning summer move for Erling Braut Haaland'
Manchester United are preparing to make a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland, according to a report. Read more.
Erling Braut Haaland 'demanding £300k-a-week from potential suitors'
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland is set to demand a five-year deal worth £78m - £300k a week - from any potential suitors in the summer transfer window. Read more.
