Report: Andrea Pirlo deal agreed for Manchester City

Manchester City have reportedly agreed to sign New York City FC midfielder Andrea Pirlo in January.

The 36-year-old joined the MLS outfit - under the same ownership as the Premier League side - in the summer, making 13 appearances for the club.

According to Sky Italia journalist Fabio Caressa, a deal has already been agreed for Pirlo - who has 116 caps for Italy - to join Manuel Pellegrini's side when the transfer window opens.

Before moving to New York, Pirlo scored 19 goals in 164 appearances for Serie A side Juventus.