Manchester City are now set to miss out on Gianluca Prestianni – despite several trips to scout the Argentine.
That is according to 90min.
So, what is the situation involving Manchester City and Gianluca Prestianni? Let’s take a look…
Manchester City set to miss out on Gianluca Prestianni
Well, the 17-year-old wonderkid looks likely to end up at Benfica.
The story from 90min states that Prestianni was also attracting interest from Barcelona and Tottenham – although it is the Portuguese giants who now look set to trigger his £10m release clause and secure his signature.
Newcastle, West Ham and Wolves have also watched the Argentina Under-17 international shine for Velez Sarsfield.
However, Benfica are now confident of signing the teenager – who has already made 39 senior appearances for Velez Sarsfield.
Prestianni – who also once caught Roberto Mancini’s eye as he is of Italian descent – has been compared to Wayne Rooney as a result of his maturity.
While Manchester City now look set to miss out on the South American, there are other Argentinian wonderkids who could arrive at the Etihad Stadium.
Gianluca Prestianni is not the only Argentine Manchester City are chasing
Txiki Begiristain seems to be very focused on Argentina right now – as Manchester City have been strongly linked with a number of talents from that part of South America.
The Mirror believe Manchester City are confident of signing Argentina Under-17 international Claudio Echeverri due to the club’s strong relationship with River Plate.
Another story from 90min then claimed that Manchester City are hopeful of signing two more gems from River Plate in Ian Subiabre and Agustin Ruberto.
Furthermore, Manchester City are the main candidate to sign Argentinian wonderkid Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors – according to RN.
Be sure to keep an eye on developments at Manchester City, as Begiristain targets Argentina’s finest talents.
