Marton Fulop is expected to train with Manchester City today after the Premier League blocked the Champions League-chasing Blues from prising Joe Hart back from Birmingham.

Manchester City have been advised by the Premier League that they will not be able to recall Joe Hart from Birmingham to solve their goalkeeper crisis.

Manchester City have approached Birmingham about the possibility of recalling goalkeeper Joe Hart from his loan spell at St Andrew’s.

Former Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr has given rookie goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen a timely boost as he prepares to help Manchester City secure a top-four place.