Man City has attempted to sign Nico Gonzalez of Porto in an attempt to close off the transfer window with a new central midfield player.
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It is believed that City has contacted its Portuguese colleagues and is currently negotiating a fee.
Gonzalez, a 23-year-old who attended Barcelona’s academy, has made 29 appearances this season and has seven goals and six assists.
The Spain Under-21 player can play a variety of midfield positions, which is an important position City is trying to strengthen without Rodri, reports Mail Online.
Super agency Jorge Mendes represents Gonzalez, who has a release clause worth almost £50 million, although City is trying to negotiate a cheaper price.
Atalanta’s Ederson has been of interest however the Italians are hesitant to deal their prized asset mid-season, while Douglas Luiz at Juventus is available.
Opening talks with Porto is an indication that City is not finished with the window and wants to re-energize their campaign by signing the four new players, as Mail Sport disclosed last month.
Man City have already added Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Vitor Reis in recent weeks; a further addition would bring City’s total spending to above £150 million.
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