Southampton forward Danny Ings has reportedly emerged as a summer transfer target for Manchester City.

With Pep Guardiola planning for life after Sergio Aguero, who is set to become a free agent in the summer, City have been linked with a host of top forwards in recent weeks.

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland is thought to be their priority target, but a recent report also indicated that Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku is on City's radar in their search for a new frontman.

Now, The Athletic claims that Ings could also be an option for the runaway league leaders, with his contract situation at St Mary's still shrouded in uncertainty.

The former Liverpool man is tied down to the Saints until 2022, but he is yet to pen fresh terms with the club despite a long-running contract saga, and speculation over a possible exit is starting to gather pace.

Despite being plagued by injuries this term, Ings has nevertheless managed to chalk up seven goals and three assists in 17 Premier League appearances for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side.