Marseille left-back Taye Taiwo claims a host of English club's, including Manchester City, have expressed an interest in signing him. "I know a lot of clubs, notably English ones, are following me," the 23-year-old is quoted as saying in L'Equipe.

"Manchester City? Yes, that is a club who would like me, like other clubs I have heard about here and there.

"But once again, it is up to the directors at OM to decide. Me, I am very happy at Marseille."

The Nigeria international was named the Young African Player of the Year in 2006.