Schalke are confident closing a deal for Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic.

The Daily Mail says City defender Nastasic is poised to wrap up his move to Schalke over the coming days.

AC Milan have failed to follow up with any substantial bid as they push their finances towards other priorities and Schalke are hopeful of concluding an initial loan with a view to a permanent £10million signing.

Nastasic, 21, has 16 caps for Serbia and was considered to have a promising future when he arrived from Fiorentina for £12m. However, he has failed to establish himself and the arrival of Eliaquim Mangala has limited his prospects further.