Reports suggest the Barclays Premier League side have already sounded out the Giallorossi about Doni and are preparing a 14million euro bid for the 29-year-old, who arrived on a free transfer in 2005.

Roma would find it hard to resist such a hefty sum should they fail to achieve a top-four finish and a Champions League berth, but the Brazil keeper claims he wants to see out his contract in the Italian capital.

"Beyond whatever other considerations, what I want to say is that I have no intention of leaving Roma," he told Corriere dello Sport. "My family is very happy in Rome, as I am in the city and the team.

"It has never crossed my mind to ask the club for a transfer. I signed a contract last year, the expiry date was fixed for June 2012, why on earth should I leave?

"Moreover, I really don't know anything about these rumours of an offer from Manchester City.

"And, above all, as far as I'm concerned, I reply categorically that I want to remain at Roma, I'm happy to remain here."