Manchester City are reported to be lining up a bid for Lazio defender Stefan Radu.
The 26-year-old Romanian is believed to be valued at around £15m by the Italian club.
He could arrive at the Etihad Stadium before the start of the new season as a possible replacement for Joleon Lescott, according to the Daily Mail.
Radu's agent recently claimed that City had made an enquiry for the player.