Manchester City have joined the battle for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerik Aubameyang.
The Sun says City spy Txiki Begiristain ran a personal check on Aubameyang.
City are keen on the Gabon goal machine who would be a perfect replacement for Sergio Aguero.
Aubameyang, 27, will have impressed Begiristain against Real Madrid, the main rivals for him.
City are keeping a war chest back for a top striker amid fears about Aguero's long-term future under Pep Guardiola.