Bayern Munich are preparing a bid for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.
The Sunday Mirror says the Bosnian striker has struggled to recapture the consistent form that prompted City to pay Wolfsburg £27million just 15 months ago.
And Roberto Mancini's decision to hand Carlos Tevez a return to his starting line-up ahead of Dzeko, 26, during the week was further confirmation that he is now surplus to requirements at the Etihad.
Bayern have been monitoring Dzeko's situation and are in the market for a new target- man after being made aware that top scorer Mario Gomez is on Real Madrid's radar.
