Real Madrid defender Pepe could sign for Manchester City if Maunel Pellegrini takes charge, according to reports.
The Daily Mail said the club was preparing to offer a package worth £20 million for the centre back in a bid to shore up the City back line.
Pepe has cut a frustrated figure in recent months at the Bernabeu with manager Jose Mourinho preferring 20-year-old Raphael Varane at the heart of his defence.
He was also dropped from recent match day squads following his backing of Iker Casillas.
