Though no one acknowledges that any such transfer is underway, there are several indications pointing in that direction.

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Consultations are underway with staff, and it is anticipated the transfer will be completed by the end of February.

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Meanwhile, in a webchat on the club's official website, chief executive David McNally confirmed that "work is well underway in attempting to complete some business" in the transfer market, but insisted Lambert is not under pressure to sell his top players and that no offers have yet to come in for any City player.

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