Roberto Mancini could seek to replace unsettled Craig Bellamy at Manchester City with Sampdoria ace Antonio Cassano.
The Daily Mail says Cassano has undoubted ability and Mancini is a confirmed fan, having tried to sign him at Inter.
The £22m-valued forward turned down City after leaving Real Madrid two years ago but he has fallen out with Sampdoria.
Cassano is a secondary striker and Mancini may opt to fill other positions first - unless Bellamy decides to demand a move away.