Manchester City midfielder Yangel Herrera is set to join Espanyol today.

The Daily Mail says Herrera is in Barcelona undergoing a medical ahead of a loan move to Espanyol.

An injury has hindered his pre-season but he is now closing in on a loan move to Espanyol.

Despite a few hitches over the finances involved, the Spanish side are hopeful of reaching an agreement before the deadline.

The Venezuela international has developed a strong reputation after spending a two seasons on loan with Granada in LaLiga.