The buildup to the summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Manchester City eye possible reinforcements.
The 2018-19 champions did not bring in a single player during the January transfer window, despite suffering a defensive shortage for much of the campaign so far.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Etihad.
Wednesday morning's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup:
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 'wants Tottenham Hotspur move'
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Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is supposedly determined to complete a move to Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.
The Denmark international has made it known that he wishes to join a club competing in the Champions League, and Spurs have been heavily linked with an approach as of late.
However, Hojbjerg would reportedly cost in the region of £35m despite having less than a year left on his current deal, although Spurs are said to be confident of lowering Southampton's asking price.
According to the Evening Standard, Tottenham are willing to include right-back Kyle Walker-Peters as part of a deal for the former Saints captain.
Walker-Peters has spent the season on loan at Ralph Hasenhuttl's side and has played the full 90 minutes in Southampton's last four outings, and the report suggests that the Saints have earmarked the right-back spot as a priority area to strengthen ahead of next season.
Manchester City are also said to be keeping a close eye on developments surrounding Hojbjerg's future.
Barcelona 'line up five players to use in Lautaro Martinez swap'
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Barcelona have reportedly stepped up their interest in Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez amid speculation that Manchester City have entered the race for his signature.
The Spanish giants have long regarded the 22-year-old as their number one transfer target this summer, having identified him as an ideal long-term successor for Luis Suarez.
However, Inter's refusal to consider bids of anything below Martinez's £98.8m release clause prevented a deal from being struck, while the Italian outfit can now charge what they want after that clause expired.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu this week confirmed that talks over a deal for the Argentine have stalled, but Mundo Deportivo claims that reported interest from Man City has forced the Catalan club to revive their efforts.
Barca have reportedly drawn up three possible deals to take to Inter, one of which would see the Milan club given their choice of Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic or Samuel Umtiti to include in a swap deal.
Option two would see Barcelona sell Ousmane Dembele in order to raise funds for Martinez, while the third option would be to offer Inter £37m plus Junior Firpo in return for the Argentina international.
Martinez has scored 18 goals and created six more in 39 appearances across all competitions this season.
More transfer news from Manchester City:
Inter Milan 'lining up player-plus-cash offer for Man Utd's Anthony Martial'
Inter Milan are reportedly willing to use £58m-rated centre-back Milan Skriniar as a makeweight in a deal to sign Anthony Martial from Manchester United this summer. Read more.
Manchester United, Manchester City handed boost in Milan Skriniar pursuit?
Inter Milan are reportedly increasingly open to the idea of selling rumoured Manchester United and Manchester City target Milan Skriniar this summer. Read more.
Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus in line for new Man City deals?
Manchester City trio Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus are reportedly all in line for new contracts after the club's European ban was lifted. Read more.
Manchester City 'join Manchester United in Ferran Torres race'
Manchester City reportedly join a host of Europe's top clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid, in the race to sign Valencia winger Ferran Torres. Read more.
Manchester City to rival Barcelona for Lautaro Martinez?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to rival Barcelona for Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez after seeing their two-year European ban lifted. Read more.
Pep Guardiola 'to centre Manchester City rebuild around Kalidou Koulibaly'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly plans to build his summer squad overhaul around Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, who is also wanted by Man United. Read more.
