The agent of FK Orenburg forward Emircan Gurluk has revealed interest from Manchester City.

The Turkish youngster attracted enquiries from City last summer.

Ibrahim Isen told Euro-Futbol.ru: "Yes, indeed, Manchester City sent their scouts three times, many teams were interested in him, for example Westerlo.

"We wanted, first of all, for Emircan to play and progress. After conversations with representatives of Orenburg, we decided that here Emircan will be able to prove himself and achieve success.

"A little later we had an option with Besiktas, but when we give our word, we don't break it, and we have already agreed with Orenburg. We have big goals and we are taking steps forward. It is very important to work on playing from behind, and Emircan is progressing in this aspect in Russia.

"If you want to play in a big club, then you must be able to work on defence."