Manchester City will battle Real Madrid and Newcastle United for highly-rated Penarol winger Facundo Pellistri, according to reports.
While the football world has ground to a halt over the last few months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, City have kept active in their pursuit of promising talent from across the world.
In April it was confirmed that Peruvian defender Kluiverth Aguilar had agreed to join the club, though he will only make the switch to the Etihad when he turns 18 next year, and the Blues are keen on another South American talent if reports are to be believed.
According to the Daily Mail, City are well positioned to sign the much coveted Pellistri, who has been earning rave reviews of his manager, former Manchester