Manchester City are ready to join the battle for AS Roma star Daniele de Rossi.
With the Italy midfielder dithering on new contract talks, Manchester United and Real Madrid have made tentative enquiries about the prospect of a move in the summer.
The Daily Star Sunday says City are also keen and have the spending power to convince Roma's new owners to cash in.
City scout Barry Hunter has been a regular visitor to Italy this season and has made several personal checks on De Rossi.
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