Atletico Madrid have batted away a raft of offers for defender José María Giménez.

AS says the 19-year-old made just three first team appearances last season but Atlético insist he is not for sale - especially after Toby Alderweireld left to join Southampton on loan.

Manchester City's Director Sport Txiki Bergiristain was impressed by Gimnénez's display in Atlético's Champions League meeting with Juventus in Turin.

City returned to make enquiries about the teenage centre-back but were told again that he is not on the market.