Guardiola is in a three-way battle for Atletico Madrid’s highly-rated holding midfielder, Rodri, along with Barcelona and Bayern Munich. But Atletico have put striker Jesus at the top of their wanted list to replace departing poster boy Antoine Griezmann.

Manchester City hope to sign Schalke winger Leroy Sane, 20, and 19-year-old Palmeiras forward Gabriel Jesus for a combined outlay of more than £60m

Manchester City lead the race for Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Jesus, and could splash out £20million plus £8m in clauses to secure his signature.

The Gunners have enquired about 18-year-old Palmeiras forward Gabriel Jesus, who has been compared to Barcelona and Brazil's Neymar.