Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez before Monday's transfer deadline with a view to boosting Pep Guardiola's faltering midfield. Gonzalez has a release clause in his contract understood to be worth $61.

Manchester City are working to thrash out a compromise with FC Porto to get a deal for midfielder Nico Gonzalez over the line before the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN.

Manchester City are attempting to complete a deadline day move for Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez. There is no agreement or guarantee that a deal will be agreed by Monday night’s deadline but negotiations are ongoing.