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Manchester City are looking to land rising German star Leon Goretzka for free.

The Schalke midfielder, 22, is out of contract at the end of the season and has already attracted interest from Bayern Munich, Juventus, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.

There have been claims in Spain that he has told Barcelona that he is bound for Anfield as replacement for his international team-mate Emre Can.

But City have now joined the race to land a player regarded as one of the hottest properties in the Bundesliga.

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The Blues want fresh midfield talent, with Yaya Toure set to leave next year and Fernandinho turning 33.

Goretzka can play as a defensive midfielder, but it’s his ability to play in a variety of positions that impresses manager Pep Guardiola.

Schalke are likely to look to cash in on the German international in January.

That could prompt City to move in the New Year as they look to link Goretzka with international team-mates Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogen.