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Manchester City scouts take another look at Roma's Erik Lamela
MANCHESTER CITY scouts were sent out for a second look at Erik Lamela, as they look to step up their interest ahead of the summer.
Roberto Mancini saw Lamela and his team-mate Marquinhos, who is a Barcelona target, in action for Roma during a Serie A meeting with Fiorentina.
The Citizens as we originally reported made an opening offer of £18.5m for Lamela, but this was rejected.
And now it seems they have done another check on Lamela, as they look to up their offer.
Italian paper La Gazzetta della Sport ascertains City are planning to test Roma's resolve by readying a £25.4m bid for Lamela.
Roma drew 0-0 against AC Milan, with Lamela completing the full 90 minutes.
Lamela has been in sensational form this campaign, netting 15 goals in all competitions.