Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are ready to start a bidding war to sign Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko, according to The Daily Mail.

The Bosnia international is said to be frustrated at being part of a squad rotation system at the Etihad Stadium, and with Mario Balotelli, Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero all competing for a place in attack, Dzeko is keen for more regular first-team football.

It is believed that Roberto Mancini would like to keep Dzeko, but is willing to listen to offers for the forward as he does not want to keep an unhappy player at the club.

Dzeko is well-known in Germany due to his spell with Wolfsburg, and the Bundesliga's top two teams are set to battle it out for his signature.

Bayern are said to have the means to meet City's £20 million price tag, but champions Dortmund are also keen.

By Gareth McKnight

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