Manchester City consider Brentford full-back Michael Kayode

Manchester City are interested in signing Brentford full-back Michael Kayode, according to TEAMtalk.

The 22-year-old Italy international has impressed the Premier League club, who are considering a move for him despite their financial reporting problems. Manchester City are not the only leading English club monitoring Kayode, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United also reported to be interested.

Brentford, however, do not want to sell the defender. The club regard Kayode as an important part of their future plans and are reluctant to allow him to leave.

Kayode has played seven matches in all competitions this season and has scored one goal. Transfermarkt experts value the player at €40m.