Manchester City have held further talks over a £55million deal for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.
The 26-year-old Netherlands international has enhanced his reputation since joining Milan from AZ Alkmaar in 2023, scoring 19 goals in 104 games for the Italian side.
City also want Lyon's £30m-rated midfielder Rayan Cherki, who is keen on the move.
Cherki, 21, netted in both legs of Lyon's chaotic Europa League quarter-final defeat by Manchester United last month.
Should both deals progress, it will cast doubt over a move for Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White.