Manchester City are set to make an audacious bid in order to gazump city rivals Manchester United for Argentine centre-back Nicolas Otamendi.
City have reportedly stolen ahead of United in the negotiations for the Valencia defender who had at one stage earlier this summer seemed bound for Old Trafford.
According to Valencia-based newspaper Super Deporte, Otamendi´s agent Jorge Mendes is in discussions with City officials after the 2014 Premier League champions offered improved contract terms.
Otamendi joined Valencia in 2014 but has since made clear his intention to leave Los Che before the start of next season.