Manchester City could be set to pay for fans to have tattoos of the current badge removed.

The Blues announced last month that they were to ditch their current crest in favour of a new design.

It followed a consultation in which they say the “overwhelming majority” of fans expressed their desire to change to a new, round-shaped badge.

Many though did express their dismay, including the many who have the current crest, containing the Eagle and three stars permanently inked on their body.

However the club are now believed to be looking into the possibility of offering laser surgery, or other measures, for those who may wish to have them removed or amended.

The M.E.N. understands bosses have floated the idea, however it is still under discussion and no final decision has yet been made.

Money would not be an issue with the club yesterday announcing a deal worth £265 million with Chinese investors.

Plus it’s likely many would choose to keep their tattoos in any event, as many of those with the previous badge, containing the ship and Red Rose of Lancashire, did.

The club switched to their current badge in 1997 during Francis Lee’s chairmanship of the club.

However they said in October they would be canvassing fans opinions on a possible change.

And after thousands responded supporting a switch, they have now tasked a team of designers to produce a new crest which they say will be revealed in the coming weeks.

At the time of the announcement Kevin Parker, General Secretary of the official City Supporters Club, said: “I am delighted that the club consulted with the fans about our most important symbol.

“It is impressive that they canvassed our opinions on this matter and that they want to reflect our feedback in the ultimate design.

“On a personal note, while the Eagle badge will rightly live on in fans’ hearts, minds and on football kits for all that it has come to symbolise over the years.

“I am pleased that we will once again see the round design which has twice featured in our past badges.”

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