Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is keen to hear from Manchester City. Simeone is stalling on new contract talks after being sounded out by City about succeeding Manuel Pellegrini next season.

The Mirror says Simeone, 44, has been offered an extension until 2022 by Atletico after establishing himself as one of the best young coaches in world football.

But despite holding talks with the Spanish champions, Simeone has not signed because he fancies the City job and is prepared to wait until the summer to see what unfolds there.

City boss Pellegrini is under increasing pressure at the Etihad and if he fails to deliver a trophy this season there is an increasing likelihood he will go.