Manchester City are in talks with Nantes for midfield pair Christian Wilhelmsson and Emerse Fae.
City boss Sven Goran Eriksson is targeting fellow Swede Wilhelmsson, while Fae's minders have also confirmed the Premiership club's interest.
A new round of talks between the two clubs are scheduled for Wednesday. Ivory Coast international Fae is also interesting Reading, though is understood to be well down their shopping list.