Coyle will open talks with City with a view to either a loan move or a permanent deal as he looks to fill the void left by Lee's injury.
Wright-Phillips has played a part in City's pre-season but is not expected to feature regularly when the new campaign gets underway.
Exit: Shaun Wright-Phillips (centre) has been out of favour at Manchester City
Coyle is thought to have the resources to bring in two more attackers and his need for reinforcements was incrased after Lee's double leg fracture against Newport County.
Lee is in hospital in South Wales after an operation and he will be out of football for the campaign, a cruel blow following a crunching challenge by Tom Miller who was subbed after the incident.
Coyle visited Lee yesterday and is 'gutted' about the break for his highly-rated wide man who had been in fine form this summer.
Crocked: Chung Yong Lee will miss next season with a double leg break
Although new boy Chris Eagles could slot in at right mdifield, Coyle does not want to survive with a small squad again after a dip at the end of last season through lack of numbers.
Bolton are also chasing Liverpool striker David Ngog and could go for Birmingham City's Cameron Jerome but big-spending Leicester City have raised the stakes in that chase.
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Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail