Fernandinho in talks with City over new deal

The 32-year-old is into the last 12 months of his contract at the Etihad but remains a key part of manager Pep Guardiola's firts-team squad having started all five of the club's Premier League games so far this season.

Fernandinho joined City on a five-year deal when he signed from Shakhtar Donetsk for £30million in 2013 and he has successfully survived Guardiola's cull of players deemed 'not suitable' for his style of play.

The Brazil international has made the sole defensive midfield position in Guardiola's team his own and with both sides thought to be keen on a new contract, one is expected to be agreed sooner rather than later.

The 'Citizens' are in the process of tying down several of their stars, with talks set to be opened with Gabriel Jesus after an incredible start to life in the Premier League, which has seen him score 12 goals in just 15 starts since joining from Palmeiras last January. Whilst the club are also keen to reward Belgian international Kevin De Bruyne with a new deal after a series of fine performances.