Manchester City have agreed not to stand in Aymeric Laporte’s way if a bid of £60million comes in for the defender.
Sportsmail has been told that City came to that understanding with the 27-year-old before the summer transfer window.
Laporte’s playing time was limited for much of last season with City boss Pep Guardiola opting for Ruben Dias and John Stones as his preferred central defensive pairing.
Juventus and Real Madrid have shown interest in Laporte over recent months but there remains uncertainty as to whether Europe’s top clubs can finance a deal at City’s valuation.