Manchester City Transfer News: Emre Can in 4-Horse Race, Eliot Matazo Rumours

Manchester City will reportedly look to beat Juventus, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to the signing of Liverpool midfielder Emre Can this summer. Meanwhile, the Citizens are battling to sign Belgian starlet Eliot Matazo.

TalkSport cited a report from Italian newspaper Tuttosport, which said City are one of the teams still looking to make the most of Can's unresolved situation at Anfield, with a host of continental big guns allegedly interested.

His contract with the Reds will expire this summer, and although Juve have for some time looked like major favourites to land the player, City's addition to the race could throw a major spanner in the works.

It seems all but certain Can will leave Anfield this summer, too, after club icon and youth coach Steven Gerrard told BT Sport the Germany international will be heading for the exit:

The Citizens already possess an intimidating corps of central talent, including Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva, as well as the more tough-tackling likes of Fernandinho and Ilkay Gundogan.

That being said, the Merseysiders would appear to have a glimmer of hope in convincing their star to remain at the club beyond this term after manager Jurgen Klopp hinted it could be possible, per Goal's Melissa Reddy:

Interest in the former Bayer Leverkusen man may increase the chances Can heads elsewhere in the summer, although their engine-room ranks will be somewhat replenished by the arrival of Naby Keita.

Liverpool agreed a deal to sign the RB Leipzig midfielder last year, and football journalist Chris Williams teased the impact he could have on England's top flight:

City manager Pep Guardiola may not be able to offer the same assurances over playing time that Juventus could, and it could prove difficult convincing the player to join a direct rival on a free transfer.

Elsewhere, Belgian newspaper Voetbal Belgie reported City are fighting against rivals Manchester United to land Matazo, who is expected to turn down professional terms at Anderlecht this summer and leave the club (h/t TalkSport).

The central midfielder, 16, has served as captain for Belgium's under-16 side and is expected to draw a "worldwide scramble" for his services if and when he becomes available for free later this year.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are also linked with his signature, as are Bayern, Borussia Dortmund and other European powerhouses.