Cagliari defender Davide Astori is interesting Manchester City.

The Daily Star Sunday says City are still weighing-up their options for a central defensive signing.

Targets Eliaquim Mangala, 23, at Porto and Roma's Mehdi Benatia, 27, have been joined on City's hit list by Cagliari's Astori, also 27.

Astori would be a much cheaper alternative at £6m and City have made an inquiry.

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