Manchester City's takeover talks of Troyes remain on track.

The Irish Times says the City Football Group already have nine sides in their stable, spearheaded by the four-time Premier League champions.

ButCFG bosses want to close out a deal to purchase the French second-division outfit as their tenth team.

The report adds that they have been in discussions with a number of sides in France including Nancy.

But sources suggest ESTAC Troyes is their first choice and a deal could get done for “single-digit millions" of euros.

Like with Spain's Girona and recently-acquired Lommel in Belgium, Troyes would be an opportunity to invest in a smaller European side to help develop young talents and build experience.