De Jong will now look to agree terms at the City of Manchester Stadium before becoming the latest City signing of the transfer window.

A spokesman for Hamburg told PA Sport: "The clubs have agreed a fee. Nigel de Jong now has to reach agreement with Manchester City."

De Jong's contract, which expires next year, contains a clause that would allow him to leave in the summer for only 2million euros, while City's offer is reported to be 15million euros (£13.3million).

The Dutchman joined Hamburg in 2006 for 1.5million euros from Ajax and has played 66 Bundesliga games for the club, scoring twice.