Manchester City are preparing to step up their interest in Monaco left back Benjamin Mendy.
City's sporting director Txiki Begiristain is expected at the Stade Louis II for the first-leg of the Champions League semi-final against Juventus.
Pep Guardiola has made new full-backs a priority in his summer recruitment drive.
Tottenham's Danny Rose was also high on the list of options but Mauricio Pochettino is determined to keep hold of the England left back, especially if right back Kyle Walker is to leave, as seems increasingly likely.