Manchester City are keeping a “watching brief” on the future of Nicholas Otamendi

One source has told us they have more than a passing interest, but following Vincent Kompany and Eliaquim Mangala's performance verses West Brom, it has been reduced to a "watching brief" and we're told there's been no bid.

However, Sky Sports' La Liga expert Guillem Ballague has been told that City did bid but not close to the £35m release clause.