Manchester City are interested in signing Internazionale's Nelson Rivas, according to reports.
Speculation in Italy suggest City are set to enquire about the 24-year-old's availability.
However, it is suggested that Inter are reluctant to let the centre-back leave as he has deputised well in Walter Samuel's absence.
It is claimed that Sven Goran Eriksson will have to wait until the summer to sign his man.
Nelson Rivas signed for Inter from River Plate in 2007.