Manchester City are stepping up their pursuit of VfL Wolfsburg winger Kevin de Bruyne.Het Laatste Nieuws says City director of football Txiki Begiristain has met with De Bruyne's representatives to discuss a potential move to the Etihad Stadium.

The Wolfsburg forward is enjoying a stellar campaign with 14 goals and 24 assists in just 38 appearances and his form has alerted the Premier League's top clubs.

Premier League champions City are eager to land De Bruyne and Begiristain has been in a second round of discussions with the player's aides.