Manchester City are considering making a bid for Enzo Fernandez before the deadline.
Sky Sports News has been reporting for some time that he is a top target for City boss Enzo Maresca following the departure of Rodri.
City have signed Ayyoub Bouaddi - the highly-rated 18-year-old Morocco international, who impressed at the World Cup.
And they want to make more additions in midfield. They also have interest in Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Roma's Manu Kone.