Ross Barkley
The Everton midfielder—like many of his teammates—struggled during the 2014-15 season, but a few underwhelming performances haven’t raised questions about his undoubted potential.
A need to both lower the average age of the squad and augment the home-grown quota would make the England international an appealing prospect for City.
The Mirror reported earlier this year that the Citizens, as well as fellow suitors Chelsea, would need to part with £50 million to persuade Everton to part with their brightest talent.