MANCHESTER CITY defender Aleksandar Kolarov is set to join Turkish giant Besiktas later this week.

The Serbian star has agreed personal terms over a £50,000-a-week deal and will sign for around £3million after talks over the weekend.

6 Aleksandar Kolarov is set to join Turkish giants Besiktas later this week Credit: Reuters

6 The Serbian left-back has spent six years at the Etihad following a move from Lazio Credit: Getty Images

Besiktas are hoping to wrap up the move within the next 48 hours so they can unveil him at a fan event at the end of the week.

The 30-year-old is not in new boss Pep Guardiola's plans and has been told he can leave the Etihad after six seasons at the club.

Former Red Star Belgrade trainee Kolarov joined City from Lazio for £16m in 2010.

The left-back has made 136 appearances at the Etihad and scored ten goals.

6 Rival left-back Gael Clichy counts as one of City's homegrown players Credit: Reuters

6 Pep Guardiola has already splashed the cash since taking over at City Credit: PA:Press Association

Kolarov’s exit will come a surprise to City fans, with the Serb making 29 league appearances last season in comparison to rival Gael Clichy’s 12.

But the ex-Arsenal ace still counts as one of City’s required home-grown players, making Kolarov the prime candidate to leave as Guardiola searches for a new left-back.

However, the experienced international leaves as one of City’s most decorated players, having won two Premier League titles, two League Cups and an FA Cup during his time under Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini.

6 Spain international Nolito will be joining David Silva next season Credit: PA:Press Association

6 Everton ace John Stones is a £50m target for Guardiola Credit: PA:Press Association

And City’s new signings will be hoping for equally-rewarding Etihad careers, with Nolito and Ilkay Gundogan both desperate to make an impact in English football.

But Guardiola’s spending is expected to continue as he looks to get one over on new Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.

Everton centre-back John Stones is believed to be a £50m target, with a deal for Schalke’s Leroy Sane also growing closer.