Manchester City they claimed to have highlighted Valencia star Ashes as the ideal candidate to cover of Rodri injury in 2025.
Spanish star Rodri will not feature again this season after suffering an ACL tear in the opening weeks of the campaign.
The Premier League giants are considering their options to plug the gap left by the Ballon d'Or winner in the coming months with a move expected in the January window.
Pep Guardiola is not expected to bring in a player to replace Rodri in his team, but the Catalan boss is planning for the long term, and Pepelu fits that profile.
According to reports from FootballTransfers.comCity have sent scouts to watch the 26-year-old on a regular basis this season, to assess him as an option.
Data analysis and video footage of different parties have been studied, and it is seen as a cost-effective choice, if Valencia is open to a deal.
Pepelu has been a key player for Los Che so far this season, with four goal contributions in 11 games in all competitions, and his valuation is set at around €25 million.
