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Manchester City will NOT be activating the buy-back clause in Aaron Mooy 's contract.

The Australia midfielder has had an impressive World Cup for the Socceroos, sparking speculation that he might get a move from Huddersfield Town.

But the Blues are not about to move for a player they sold to the Terriers last summer in a deal worth £10million.

City brought Mooy in from sister club Melbourne City in 2016, although he never actually linked up with the first team.

He was instantly loaned to Huddersfield and played a starring role as they were promoted to the Premier League for the first time.

Mooy had a good first season in the top flight and has performed well for his country, despite the fact that they are out of the tournament.

That kicked off speculation that Everton, West Ham and Southampton were all interested … and that City were prepared to activate a buy-back clause.

Mooy is said to be the subject of potential £18million bids from Everton and Southampton, a fee that would break his own record transfer fee for an Australian, set by his move to Huddersfield.

He declared that he was not seeking to use the shop-window of the World Cup to secure a move away from Huddersfield.

The Blues are in the market for a central midfielder, but are confident of securing a deal for Napoli and Italy star Jorginho.

Mooy has been playing well but has not done enough to suggest he could handle the rarefied atmosphere of Pep Guardiola's midfield.