Manchester City are still haggling with Dinamo Zagreb over young midfielder Ante Coric.

The Daily Mail says City's plans to sign Coric from Dinamo Zagreb will become clearer by the weekend.

Discussions have reached a crucial stage as the Croatian side haggle over the final fee.

City have grown frustrated in recent weeks with the player's valuation fluctuating.

City have considered coveted Fulham prospect Ryan Sessegnon as an alternative but will persevere with Zagreb talks over the next day or so before drawing a line under proceedings for the midfielder.