Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is a shock target for Manchester City.

The Daily Mail says City are targeting a shock summer move for Skrtel should the Merseysiders fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Manuel Pellegrini will be in the market for a new central-defender with Joleon Lescott almost certain to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.

And Skrtel is emerging as a prime target for City in their search for Vincent Kompany's next partner.

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