MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly set to launch a surprise transfer bid for Southampton striker Danny Ings.
The 28-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at St Mary’s, so Saints could be looking to cash in on him this summer.
And as Man City seek a replacement for the ageing Sergio Aguero, Sky Sports believe Ings could be the man they choose to fill his boots.
Speculation surrounding Aguero’s future at the Etihad continues to ramp up as his place in Pep Guardiola’s side appears to be reaching its expiration date.
Man City’s all-time top scorer has featured in just 14 games this season, scoring three goals.
By contrast, Ings was the joint-second top scorer in the Premier League last season, hitting the back of the net on 22 occasions.
He then began the 2020-21 campaign in a similar vein of form, but has tailed off in the last few months as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side slide down the table.
His impressive displays in recent times have earned him three England caps and he only missed out on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to injury.
Man City have also been linked with Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland.
However, the Norwegian’s price tag is thought to be upward of £150million, a far more expensive option than Ings.
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And a number of other European clubs are looking at Haaland – including Man Utd and Real Madrid – so there is no guarantee City would be able to outbid them.
Man City have a superb chance to win the quadruple this season, despite playing much of it without a recognised striker.
They are 14 points clear of second place Man Utd in the Premier League table, in the final of the Carabao Cup, semi-finals of the FA Cup and quarter-finals of the Champions League.
