The Frenchman was a flop at the Etihad Stadium, where he spent a torrid five-year spell

The Senegalese defender has been heavily linked with a move to Etihad Stadium in the summer transfer window

Replacements for Vincent Kompany and Leroy Sane are likely to be high priorities for the Citizens as they aim to regain the Premier League title

The Senegal defender is said to be closing in on a move to the Premier League but the club have not received an offer as of yet

The Senegal international centre-half says he would like to remain with his current employers “for life”, but is aware that a deal may be done