Manchester City's hopes of brining in Wesley Sneijder have been blocked by Galatasaray, according to reports.
The Dutch midfielder is being linked with the Blues, with one option that he join sister club New York City to enable Manuel Pellegrini's squad to extend Frank Lampard's loan, report the Daily Mirror.
However, Gala are determined to make sure the 30-year-old stays.
Meanwhile City could be ready to give Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne another crack at the Premier League.