Manchester City are looking to freshen up their ageing squad by signing Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson this summer , but the Brazilian is said to be happy with his current life in Rome and not looking for a move away . Anderson 's agent claims City have sent scouts to the Stadio Olimpico to keep an eye on his client ahead of a possible bid - even though he has recently signed a new contract keeping him at Lazio until 2020 . City have struggled to keep the pace in the Barclays Premier League title race this season and are out of all three cup competitions with critics noting that their first-choice starting XI has not changed much since Roberto Mancini 's spell as manager . Manchester City are looking to sign Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson this summer , according to his agent . Anderson does not want to leave Lazio though , who he is pictured scoring a header for against Hellas Verona . And according to Anderson 's agent Stefano Castagna , the 21-year-old has been identified as a potential reinforcement in midfield . Castagna told Rome radio station Radiosei : 'The rapport with the club has always been excellent and in this case our interests coincided with those of the directors . 'It was not difficult to reach an agreement for a renewal . The president and his staff deserve praise and we are very happy with the faith shown in us . Anderson ( centre ) has also been linked to City 's local rivals Manchester United but he is happy in Rome . 'It 's a good sign that Manchester City are coming to see him , as that means he is doing very well . He has just signed a new deal and is very happy in Rome . ' Anderson has also been linked to City 's local rivals Manchester United , but Castagna sees no reason for him to leave Rome even if Lazio fail to reach the Champions League . ' I see no particular problem in keeping him , even without Champions League qualification . Playing in that tournament would be ideal , but the Europa League is good too . ' Stefano Castagna said that even if Lazio did not qualify for the Champions League , he would happily stay .
Felipe Anderson is a Manchester City target , according to his agent . City scouts are said to have visited Rome to watch the Lazio midfielder . But the Brazilian 21-year-old is happy and does not want to move away .