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City have long been admirers of Newcastle<\/a> academy graduate Anderson and though the player is currently preparing for the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico, club-to-club talks can continue to take place.<\/p>\n Captain Bernardo Silva’s exit means City are looking to bolster their midfield and Anderson tops the list of potential targets.<\/p>\n Newcastle<\/a> midfielder Sandro Tonali is another player understood to be highly rated by those at City, with reports, external<\/span><\/a> suggesting the Italy international has been monitored as a long-term target.<\/p>\n Nico Gonzalez, who missed out on a place in the Spain squad for the World Cup and also fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola last season, may depart if the right offer comes in.<\/p>\n Sources indicate City are also looking to sign a right-back to supplement Matheus Nunes, 28, who excelled in the position this season after being converted from midfield.<\/p>\n City are eyeing the profile of a young full-back and one who is a natural in that position that can grow into the role in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n