Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has predicted Aaron Mooy will have a 'bright future' and wants the midfielder to stay at City.

The Australian impressed mightily on loan at Huddersfield Town last season, playing an integral role in the leading the club to the top flight for the first time in 45 years.

Mooy, whom City purchased from sister club Melbourne City last summer, has been linked with permanent moves to Newcastle and Crystal Palace.

However, while speaking before Brazil's clash with Argentina in Melbourne on Friday, Fernandinho revealed he wished Mooy would return to the Etihad.

"He's a really good player, he's shown his quality to us," he said.

"We had a game against Huddersfield (in the FA Cup fifth round) but because he was our player, he didn't play.

"Without any doubt he has a really good future. He's really physical and has many good qualities.

"If he can play with us it will be better, he will be really welcome."