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.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Leicester City 'reject £38m Manchester City bid for defender Caglar Soyuncu'
Leicester City reportedly reject a bid worth £38m from Manchester City for defender Caglar Soyuncu. Read more.

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.