The 35-year-old also had interest from Newcastle United and Boca Juniors in Argentina.

Manchester City have already sealed the signature of goalkeeper Ederson from Benfica with the £35million man ready to leap over Claudio Bravo and take the No 1 jersey.

There is also some doubt over the future of Joe Hart, who is not expected to rejoin the Manchester City squad following a season on loan with Torino.