Paris Saint-Germain have rejected several offers from Manchester City for Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini, with the French club unwilling to sell the Nigerian international.

As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the 25-year-old is considered an important member of the PSG squad, and sources at the club say they are not prepared to let her leave despite having only one year remaining on her contract.

Echegini, who spent most of her youth career in England, joined PSG two years ago after spending a season with Italian club Juventus.

The midfielder was part of Nigeria’s successful Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign last year and scored the winning goal in the final against Morocco as the Super Falcons secured a record-extending 10th continental title.

Manchester City are keen to strengthen their squad ahead of the new Women’s Super League season and have until Thursday’s transfer deadline to complete further signings.

City’s interest in Echegini comes after the club revealed that experienced forward and midfielder Vivianne Miedema will miss the beginning of the season with a knee injury.

Meanwhile, PSG are preparing for their Women’s Champions League third-round qualifying tie against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.

Another PSG player, France defender Elisa de Almeida, is expected to move to Arsenal before Thursday’s deadline after the two clubs agreed terms.

The transfer fee is understood to be around £550,000, with de Almeida expected to join Arsenal after PSG’s Champions League fixture.

She is understood to be available for selection against Frankfurt before travelling to London to complete her move.