Manchester City transfer news: Nicolas Otamendi arrives in England to seal Man

Yet sources close to the player and Valencia are giving very different briefings to the Spanish media, with Marca are claiming that Otamendi is on his way to the Premier League.

Reports in Spain suggest that the deal between Valencia and City has been done, with a €45million move set for completion in the near future.

Superagent Mendes has flown in to finalise the agreement between City and Valencia in a move which could see the Argentine worldwide move for virtually nothing.

Valencia have told Manchester City they want more money for Nicolas Otamendi’s proposed transfer to go through, according to Sky Sports’ Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.

Otamendi has been in Manchester during this week but as of early evening on Tuesday was yet to have had a medical for the club.

Otamendi’s arrival in Manchester will significantly boost Manuel Pellegrini’s defensive options, giving the Chilean boss four solid centre-backs to rely on, with the veteran Martin Demichelis still a valuable option.

As Mokbel notes, Chelsea have already had two bids for the centre-back turned down but will likely continue their pursuit-particularly following their heavy 3-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday.

Despite starting City’s first two games of the Premier League season, Frenchman Eliaquim Mangala could head to Valencia on loan as part of the deal.

Well, in beginning such an important discussion for the Citizens this term, it really is no surprise that a club such as Manchester City have displayed serious intent in landing Otamendi this summer.

Ivan Cavaleiro is one of the new recruits who has experience of facing Valencia from his time at Deportivo La Coruna last season, and knows that his side will be facing formidable opponents.