Arsenal have missed out on the ‘new Paul Pogba’ with Fluminense midfielder Metinho set to complete an £11 million move to Manchester City, as reported by Globo Esporte.
Fleet-footed teenager Kayky isn’t the only Fluminense wonderkid heading to the Etihad.
Manchester City are always on the lookout for the next generation of superstar talent and reports in Brazil suggest the Premier League leaders are on the verge of a double deal that could set them back a combined £34 million.
Metinho has agreed an £11 million move to the Sky Blues, although he will have to wait for an opportunity to showcase his Pogba-like skill set in England.
Globo Esporte adds the rangy midfielder will initially ply his trade for Ligue 2 outfit Troyes, who became the tenth club to fall under the City Football Group umbrella in September last year.
Football London recently reported Arsenal had shown an interest in another exciting young South American, with Metinho joining Matheus Martinelli and Kaio Jorge on Edu’s hit-list.
With Metinho on the verge of putting pen to paper with Manchester City instead, however, it seems the Gunners have made their move too late.
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