Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez before Monday's transfer deadline with a view to boosting Pep Guardiola's faltering midfield. Gonzalez has a release clause in his contract understood to be worth $61.

It was City's one wish for this window, yet instead they have strengthened elsewhere, while their midfield has looked weaker and weaker

Europe's winter transfer window closes on Monday, with teams trying to secure late deals in the market before the deadline. Manchester City, Aston Villa and Tottenham might be among the busiest clubs.