Hoffenheim defender Andreas Beck is being tracked by Manchester City.

Beck is rated in the £5 million class by his German club and is also a target for Juventus.

The 24-year-old has played every minute of his club's league campaign this season, helping them to ninth in the table.

The Germany international joined Hoffenheim from Stuttgart in 2008 and his current contract at the Rhein Neckar stadium ends in June 2012.

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