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Pep Guardiola has narrowed his attacking targets to just two names - Nolito and Leroy Sane.

The incoming Manchester City manager has kicked off his summer spending with the signing of Ilkay Gundogan in a deal worth around £20m.

He plans to make as many as six more additions before the transfer window closes, and is determined to strengthen an attack that is over-reliant on Sergio Aguero.

Nolito is poised to be his second signing, with sources in Spain claiming he has already agreed personal terms on a three-year deal.

The 29-year-old from Celta Vigo insists he is yet to sign a contract - but the anticipation is that he will head to the Etihad at the end of Euro 2016.

Sane - valued at around £40m by Schalke - is seen as the next super star of German football.

His club are desperate to keep hold of him - but City’s hopes of luring him to the Premier League now look to be dependent on his own determination to leave this summer.

Guardiola’s interest in both offers an insight into the system he plans to deploy in his first season in charge at the Etihad.

Neither Nolito nor Sane are out and out centre forwards.

Both are naturally wide players, who can operate through the middle.

Sane, at the age of 20, could still develop into a more orthodox striker.

Both he and Nolito will offer Guardiola the versatility he prizes in his attacking players - along with Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling, who are already at the club.

It would also suggest Kelechi Iheanacho will be given the opportunity to be Aguero’s understudy, with Wilfried Bony expected to leave.

Despite initial interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guardiola has since turned his attention to other targets.

The Catalan has been promised the funds to bring in players capable of returning City to title contention and challenging in the Champions League.

It is notable that he has focused on targets he watched closely during his time in Germany with Bayern Munich in Borussia Dortmund’s Ilkay Gundogan and Sane.

He also worked with Nolito when at Barcelona, handing the Spanish international his breakthrough at the Nou Camp.

He wants to address his defence, with John Stones on his wanted list as well as two full backs.

England international Stones will cost in excess of £45m - but Everton are understood to privately accept he will move on this summer.