Ndombele has been dubbed the "new Michael Essien” has enjoyed a rapid rise to the top and is now one of the most sought after youngsters in Europe.
Manchester City need a long-term replacement for Fernandinho, who has been imperious again this term but turns 34 in May.
City failed to sign both Jorginho and Fred last summer and have identified a defensive midfielder as their priority again this year.
Their refusal to pay over the odds cost them with those two midfielder as well as with Alexis Sanchez in January - although all three misses could be blessings in disguise.
Ndombele has been linked with United and Spurs as well (Image: GETTY )
Ndombele has been impressive for Lyon this season (Image: GETTY )
City are four points clear in the title race after beating Watford at the Etihad and wait on Liverpool to respond today against Burnley.
Guardiola has also denied he will be leaving City for Juventus this summer despite reports on Friday.
He said: “I don’t understand why the big papers say that I’m going to Italy.
“I have two more years here and I’m not going anywhere unless they sack me.
“I hope to be here another two years and maybe one more.”
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