Transfer window: Man City plotting to hijack Arsenal’s move for Brazilian wonderkid

By our reporter On Feb 15, 2022 0

City are in talks over a £5.4million deal for Atletico Mineiro winger Savio.

The Brazil Under-18 international – also known as Savinho – has already made 21 first team appearances for Atletico despite being just 17 years old and has been attracting attention from a number of clubs.

Arsenal and the Red Bull group have been showing interest, but City are expected to press ahead and reach agreement with a deal that will see him loaned out to one of their partner clubs.

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The report goes on to suggest that the offer could rise to £8.4m along with a sell-on clause of an unspecified amount.

It would mean that Savinho would be snapped up by City’s owners and that it may be a while before the teenager goes on to feature for the Premier League champions.

Troyes, Girona and Lommel SK – which are all own by City Football Group – are being touted as potential destinations for Savinho initially, before going on to feature fot City in the future, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Romano also claimed that PSV would be interested in taking Savio on loan should City complete a move for the young Brazil U18 international.

The Dutch club recognise that Savio is one of the hottest prospects in world football and would be open to helping him hone his craft.

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