Pep Guardiola has proposed an exchange deal with Barcelona involving Raheem Sterling.
Sterling is reportedly keen to seek an exit from City.
The England international has seen his playing time limited over the past 18 months.
Barca have long been linked with the 26-year-old, but their dire financial situation has made a move almost impossible.
Catalan outlet El Nacionalis reporting that Guardiola has put forward a swap deal which would leave all parties happy.
The City manager has told his former club that he would like to get Frenkie De Jong in exchange for Sterling.
Guardiola believes he can improve De Jong, who has failed to live up to expectations since joining from Ajax.
However, new manager Xavi Hernandez wants to run the rule over De Jong before agreeing to his departure.
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