Manchester City are eyeing Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
The Times says City are weighing up a big-money move for Pogba in January.
The former Manchester United midfielder is close to City youth chief Patrick Vieira and has seen new contract talks stall.
City accept they need to find a long-term successor for Yaya Toure and Pogba fits the bill.
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