Goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson turned down a loan move to Galatasaray because he wants a permanent move away from Manchester City.The Swedish stopper has lost out to Joe Hart in the battle to be City's No.1 for the rest of the season.

Isaksson had expressed a wish to leave the Premier League club during the January transfer window and was keen on joining Galatasaray.

However, he spurned a move to Turkey as he is only looking to quit the City of Manchester Stadium on a permanent basis.

"I want to be bought by a club if I am to move," Isaksson told TV4.

"I have considered a loan, but I don't want that.

"It collapsed between the clubs and there is not much I can do about that.

"It's been a tough time and therefore it feels good to have made a decision. I will do my best, train and play for the reserves."

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