It has been reported that Southampton are targeting a transfer for Manchester City youngster Carlos Borges.
The Saints were reportedly considering a move for the Portuguese talent in January and since then, links have died down.
But it’s evident that the initial interest shown by Southampton was not just paper talk as a report in the Athletic has reported that they remain keen on a transfer involving Carlos Borges in the summer.
Southampton plotting summer transfer for Carlos Borges
The 19-year-old is ripping things apart for the Sky Blues’ U-21s side, registering an impressive 23 goals and 15 assists in 27 appearances across all competitions.
Borges, a winger by trade is considered as one of the most talented young players from City’s enviable academy, with youth scout Jacek Kulig likening him to Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby.
A new report has emerged which claims that Southampton scouts hold an interest in a transfer for Carlos Borges and have ‘closely monitored’ his progress in the youth team.
Furthermore, it has been mentioned that the teenager himself would be open to a switch, as he is keen on playing regular first-team football.
Southampton are smart in giving some of the Sky Blues’ youngsters a chance
At Manchester City, one has to be a unique talent like Phil Foden or Rico Lewis to become a regular starter and even then, their chances of getting minutes all relies on the circumstances of the players occupying their respective positions.
The same is not the case at Southampton and as a result, the likes of Romeo Lavia and Gavin Bazunu have become certified starters in the side and the same could be the case if a transfer for Carlos Borges goes through.
Alongside another gem from the Premier League champions’ academy in Samuel Edozie, the pair could wreak havoc at St. Mary’s.
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