Genoa are ready to deal in Manchester City midfielder Olivier Ntchman.

The youngster has been the big success story for Genoa this season.

And Il Secolo XIX says Genoa are now ready to cough up the €3 million to sign Ntchman permanently.

The midfielder is happy to stay, having struck up a positive relationship with coach Andrea Mandorlini.

Any deal will include a staggered buy-back option for City rising to €11 million in year three.