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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Manchester City 'forced to change Ruben Dias plans'
Manchester City are not prepared to fork out €100m (£89.3m) to sign Benfica centre-back Ruben Dias, according to a report. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane 'wants Sergej Milinkovic-Savic at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane wants to bring Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to the Bernabeu this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Saul Niguez transfer: Manchester City most likely to rival Manchester United
Manchester United are favourites to sign Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid this summer, but Manchester City are also in the running according to a bookmaker. Read more.