Manchester City add Jeremy Doku to their transfer shortlist alongside Crystal Palace ace Michael Olise

Man city have added Rennes winger Jeremy Doku to their shortlist of possible Riyad Mahrez replacements. 

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Belgian international is now a target for the reigning European champions as City continue their search for a Mahrez replacement, with the winger joining Al-Ahli this summer.

The lightning-fast 21-year-old, alias the Belgian Flash, has been the subject of a rejected Aston Villa bid this summer.

Liverpool have been more recently linked with the Stade Rennais forward.

Doku made a good impression in his third season at Rennes, scoring seven goals, registering four assists, and earning a call-up to the World Cup Squad with Belgium.

Doku has missed 41 games in the last two seasons due to an accumulation of problems, all relatively short-term.

He has won the praises of top players and managers and now might be his time to step into a big team and prove them right.