Manchester City are considering other options after Chelsea's asking price for Malo Gusto became clear, according to reports.
The Blues are said to want a substantial fee for the right-back, who has been on City's radar this summer.
Contingency Plans
Should a deal for Gusto prove too expensive, the club have identified three alternative targets. No names have been put forward at this stage, but the search is understood to be ongoing.
It's a familiar scenario for City's recruitment team, who have become accustomed to having contingency plans when dealing with Chelsea's valuations in recent windows.