MANCHESTER CITY have joined the race to sign Schalke's star midfielder Leon Goretzka, according to reports.
The 22-year-old will become a free agent next summer after rejecting a new contract with the Bundesliga side.
According to the Mirror, Pep Guardiola is targeting a replacement for Yaya Toure who is set to leave the Etihad next year.
And with Fernandinho soon to turn 33, City are keen on landing one of Europe's brightest prospects.
Schalke will look to cash in on the German international in January to avoid losing him on a free, with a potential bidding war to ensue.
Should he move to Eastlands, Goretzka would link up with international team-mates Ilkay Gundogan and Leroy Sane. But they face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea who are both vying for his signature.
And while Real Madrid and Barcelona are also monitoring his situation, it is believed the midfield maestro favours a move to England.
German legend Oliver Bierhoff recently confirmed that the Confederations Cup winner will be moving to British shores.
While North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are not giving up hope of prising away the 2016 Olympic silver medalist.
From The Sun
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