Source: SKY_Sports
Ireland - City deal long way off
Stephen Ireland says a new contract at Manchester City is 'a long way off' and is unsure if he will sign an extension.
The Irish midfielder has been City's most impressive performer this season and has chipped in with 13 goals to put himself in line for a new deal.
City boss Mark Hughes expressed his confidence last week that an agreement to keep Ireland at the club was 'very close'.
However, the 22-year-old holds an opposing view on the situation and is concerned that there has been no concrete offer from the club.
Nowhere
"We're nowhere with the contract to be honest, we're still a long way off," said Ireland. "Talks have barely started.
"I don't know what's going to happen and if I'm going to sign or not sign. It's out of my hands right now, it's up to the club not me.
"It's getting to the stage now where I don't know if I'm going to be signing or not. I think I've done enough this year, let my football do the talking.
"The club haven't really made an offer yet. If they make one, great. If not, I've got two years left."
