Manchester City are reportedly keen to sign an understudy to Fernandinho and have identified Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas and Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey as their primary targets.
With 33-year-old Fernandinho unavailable for City's last two matches as a result of a thigh injury, Pep Guardiola's side have slumped to consecutive defeats. Both John Stones and Ilkay Gundogan have been used as defensive midfielders, but City have conceded five goals in just two matches without Fernandinho shielding the defence.
News of City's interest in the two players comes from Duncan Castles and Ian McGarry, speaking on The Transfer Window podcast.