Manchester City are reluctant to lose Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Calciomercato.com says City were prepared to sell Zinchenko in the summer, but the Ukrainian opted to stay and fight for his place.

As the January transfer window approaches, City will only consider letting Zinchenko go if a 'sensational' offer comes in.

If not, the makeshift full-back will continue to provide cover for the injured Benjamin Mendy and City see him as a long-term option in that position.