Manchester City are being linked with Lazio fullback Aleksandar Kolarov.
The Daily Mail says Portsmouth wing-back Nadir Belhadj is lined up to replace Lazio left back Kolarov, 24, who is the subject of strong interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid.
City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted his admiration for Kolarov since the end of the season.
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