New York City FC striker David Villa is open to a January loan move to the Premier League.

His comments immediately put Manchester City, the parent club of NYCFC, in the frame.

The Manchester Evening News says Villa would be available during the MLS off-season - opening the door to a short-term switch to England in January.

Having signed Frank Lampard last season, Manchester City could be an option for the former Barcelona forward.

But Villa will wait until the end of the current MLS campaign before weighing up his options.