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Manchester City have begun keeping close tabs on Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Champions City have identified Crystal Palace starlet Wan-Bissaka as a potential future signing at right-back.

The 20 year-old has burst onto the scene this year and been one of the Premier League’s breakout stars of 2018.

He was handed his first-team debut by Eagles boss Roy Hodgson against Tottenham in February and has gone on to make 20 appearances, all but one of them as a member of the starting XI.

And his string of eye-catching displays have impressed City, who have underlined their interest with a number of discreet enquiries about the England Under-21 defender.

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The Blues' need for a new right-back is not immediate with 28-year-old England first-choice Kyle Walker and Brazil international Danilo, 27, on their books. But Wan-Bissaka’s displays have put him contention for when they next look to strengthen in that area.

Everton are also keen on the south Londoner.

Wan-Bissaka is currently tied to Crystal Palace until 2022 after being rewarded for his rapid rise with a new four-year deal in April.

Reflecting on the player's rapid rise at the start of the season, Hodgson said: "Of course I am surprised, because he came into the team against very tough opponents.

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"I think his opening games were Manchester United , Chelsea , Tottenham; sort of ones where you are almost putting him to sink or swim and he certainly learnt to swim very quickly.

"He's got a very good mentality and he's got pace and determination. He's bright in that he's very receptive to information. He's very serious about his football.

"I think I've seen him get better over the last six months. How much better he can get? Who knows but at the moment we're more than happy with him because he's doing everything we need him to do on the field."