Manchester Metropolis are hopeful of concluding a Deadline Day deal for Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Talks have been understood to be ongoing between the golf equipment on Monday over the switch price.
Sky Sports activities Information beforehand reported Metropolis don’t need to meet the midfielder’s £50m launch clause.
Gonzalez has been included within the Porto squad to face Rio Ave on Monday night time.
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An ideal match for Man Metropolis?
European soccer knowledgeable Kevin Hatchard on Sky Sports activities Information:
“It is an absolute match, he might do a very good job for them. Pep Guardiola has been an admirer of him for a while, Metropolis have been as effectively.
“He’s been linked with a move to City since he was a youth player so he’s a really interesting figure who has matured at Porto. He has made some forward steps there and could be a really good player.”
Statman Dave talking on Sky Sports activities Information:
“He fits in perfectly. He came in through the Barcelona youth academy and is tall. He does remind me a little bit of Rodri, there’s a likeness there in terms of his size and his command of the ball.
“Sure, there’s a number of work to do with him however you consider getting one other physique in defensive midfield – Metropolis want that proper now. We noticed how dangerous their relaxation defence was towards Arsenal. What number of occasions have been they caught three-on-two?
“He’s a player that can come in, play football the Guardiola way and evolve. You look at City’s window – two centre-backs, one of the best attackers in Europe in Omar Marmoush and a defensive midfielder.”
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