Udinese star Kwadwo Asamoah is being linked with Manchester City, according English reports.

City Coach Roberto Mancini has monitored the Ghana international midfielder since he was a teenager and the ex-Inter boss feels he would be perfect for the rough and tumble of English football.

Asamoah had a good World Cup and has been influential in Udinese's recent run.

With City scouts having been seen in Udine, speculation has been centred on the EPL side making a move for midfielder Gokhan Inler.

However, local reports claim real target is the 22-year-old Ghana star.

Yet Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo is resolute in claiming the Bianconeri are no longer a selling club, though City's spending power could change his mind.