The champions have suffered injury problems in defence during the first half of the campaign and could look to strengthen in that area as they bid to win a third straight Premier League crown and challenge for the Champions League.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Etihad.
Saturday morning's headlines:
Real Madrid to battle Barcelona, Manchester City for Reinier?
Real Madrid are to battle Barcelona and Manchester City for the services of Flamengo wonderkid Reinier, according to a report. Read more.
Pep Guardiola confident Fernandinho will sign new Man City contract
Talks have begun to extend the stay of the 34-year-old. Read more.
Manchester City's Lukas Nmecha joins Middlesbrough on loan
The 21-year-old spent the first part of the season with Bundesliga club Wolfsburg. Read more.
