Man City on a mission! Premier League champions open talks to sign 'key target' Vitor Reis from Palmeiras while Pep Guardiola continues to push for Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov deals

It seems that Manchester City are finally beginning to find their feet this season after an abysmal start to the season as the defending Premier League champions sit sixth in the standings with just 10 wins in 20 league clashes this season. As such, the eight-time Premier League champions are looking to improve their squad this January and have three major targets in their sights.

As per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have noted Palmeiras' Reis as a 'key target' for the January transfer window and have already opened talks with the player and the club's entourage. As per the report, City have prepared a bid worth €40 million (£33.5m/$41.1m) as Palmeiras have previously rejected lower bids from other clubs.

Guardiola's side are also keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt's in-form forward Omar Marmoush and Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov this month and have already held in-depth talks regarding the two targets.

Guardiola will be keen on acquiring his January targets as swiftly as possible as Manchester City look forward to their upcoming clashes in the Champions League to try and get the best possible finishing position in the league table with a top-eight finish out of sight.