Man City eyeing deal for Girona winger Sávio – source،
Manchester City are keen to sign 19-year-old Brazilian winger Sávio, a source has told ESPN.
City insist they have not agreed a deal for Sávio, on loan to Girona from Ligue 2 side Troyes, but it is understood talks have taken place.
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Sávio has scored seven goals in 25 games for Girona this season.
Troyes and Girona are part of the City Football Group (CFG), led by Manchester City.
Girona are second in La Liga, two points behind leaders Real Madrid.
Sávio joined Troyes from Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro in a €6.5 million ($6.9 million) deal in 2022. He was also loaned to PSV Eindhoven before reach Girona.
Pep Guardiola already has an impressive attacking line that includes Erling Haaland, Julián Álvarez, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku and Oscar Bobb.
City also announced a deal in January for 18-year-old Argentine striker Claudio Echeverri, who is expected to remain at River Plate on loan until January 2025.
A source told ESPN that the club had made progress in their efforts to bring Sávio to Manchester.
City are hoping to reach a deal that would see the teenager spend pre-season with the Premier League champions before a decision is made regarding his long-term future.
