Manchester City are eyeing Napoli fullback Faouzi Ghoulam.
The left-back comes off contract at the end of this season and has baulked at Napoli attempts to open talks about a new deal.
Le Buteur says City have been in contact with Ghoulam's camp about a move to England.
City are in the market for a new left-back signing after losing Benjamin Mendy for the season due to a knee injury.
The 26 year-old, however, wants to keep his options open knowing he is also interesting Real Madrid and Barcelona.