Think it started in The Sun, and even then it was re: a loan move.
He travelled (& played) for City on their pre-season tour, so I'm not sure if they've decided what to do with him yet.
You would've thought if he was available for a permanent deal, that we'd be all over it - But you could've said that about quite a few other deals this season too.
Wouldn't surprise me if he ends up back @ Celtic.