Borussia Dortmund are looking to raid Manchester City's academy for another promising youngster in Jayden Braaf, according to reports.
Dortmund have made a habit in recent years of signing some of the world's most talented teenagers and helping them develop in world-class players, which began when they signed Jadon Sancho from City in 2017.
The German giants have already looked to repeat the trick when they signed 16-year-old Jamie Bynoe-Gittens on a free from the Blues this summer and are now being linked with another exciting winger in Braaf.
The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the hottest prospects at the club and was named the Under-23s player of the year for 2019/20, however, he has played only two games so far this season and M.E.N. Sport understands he could be sold in January as a result.
It's understood that several Bundesliga clubs were interested in signing Braaf during the summer and, one to never miss an opportunity, Dortmund have now emerged as front-runners for his signature.
According to BILD, Dortmund have been watching Braaf for a 'long time' and are 'very interested' in signing him due to his similarities in playing style to Sancho.
The report adds that City would demand a fee in the region of €8-10million but, unlike the deal that saw Sancho head to Signal Iduna Park, would insist on a buy-back clause being inserted into the Dutchman's contract.
Elsewhere, City have reportedly entered the race for Bayern Munich star David Alaba.
Despite playing a crucial role in last year's treble triumph, the versatile defender is yet to come to an agreement on a new deal at Bayern and could leave the club for nothing in the summer.
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have been heavily linked as well as City and, according to Fussball Transfers, via SportWitness City are 'thinking about' making a move with Pep Guardiola keen on a reunion.
It's added that City have a potential advantage over other clubs as they would offer Alaba a spot in midfield, a position he has long wanted to play at club level.
