The England winger has started just two of City's 12 competitive games this season after seeing big-spending City bring in the likes of David Silva, Adam Johnson and James Milner to play in wide positions.
His current deal expires in the summer of 2012 and, after rejecting City's initial extension offer, the 28-year-old is in no rush to get back round the table.
He told the Manchester Evening News: "The important thing at the minute is to do as well as we can in the league and to concentrate on the stuff like that.
"When they think the time is right, I'll look at it. I would like to stay for the long term. Obviously nothing's been sorted out yet but it hasn't stopped me from working hard and being happy.
"The main thing is I'm enjoying my time here and that's all I'm concentrating on."
Source: PA
Source: PA