West Bromwich Albion and Stoke have already made inquiries about the midfielder's availability and it is understood the City hierarchy are holding out for a significant fee.

Delph has over three years remaining on his contract at the Etihad and City are reluctant to sanction a loan move, valuing him at a price between £12-15million.

City believe the 27-year-old's reputation in the Premier League remains high despite a season plagued with injuries, while he has also made six appearances for England. He won his last international cap in the 2-0 defeat to Spain in November 2015.