Manchester City are stepping up interest in Toulouse defender Issa Diop.

L'Equipe says City hope to get a deal done for the youngster before the transfer window closes next week.

City boss Pep Guardiola has already signed a host of emerging players in his first summer at the Etihad, with Gabriel Jesus, Marlos Moreno and Geronimo Rulli all tied down.

The City manager identified his defence as one of the areas most in need of address when taking over the club and has made John Stones the most expensive defender in British football following his £47.5m move from Everton.