Manchester City in pole position to land Argentinian teenager – but he’ll join this club on loan first

The Premier League champions will pay £16m to bring the 18-year-old to the Eithad Stadium. Almada, who currently plies his trade for Velez Sarsfield, has been linked with several top-level European sides. However, Pep Guardiola’s side have won the race for his signature having convinced the player to move to Manchester. City will immediately loan Almada to Sporting CP for the 2019/20 campaign, having scrapped their plan to send him to Girona following their relegation from La Liga last term. READ MORE How US soccer rescued Arsenal in the mid-80s – and changed English football 11 world-class players who nearly joined unfashionable Premier League clubs Manchester City have no case to answer in Garre transfer Velez coach quits after being spat at by supporter Rojo disciplined as Sporting exit looms Nani not giving up on Old Trafford career Aston Villa pushing hard to sign Manchester City youngster Blades break transfer record again to capture Mousset from Bournemouth Shelvey urges Newcastle fans to give Bruce a chance Tottenham look set to finally offload Vincent Janssen – and his destination is surprising Rice encouraged by Hamilton youngsters Arsenal set to complete €40 million transfer of Copa America hero Everton PES 2020 news and hands-on impressions: finesse dribbling, new Matchday mode and revamped Master League make for improved experience Mohamed Salah set to become England’s best-paid footballer with new Liverpool deal Bayer Leverkusen youngster says he’s ready for next step amid Liverpool interest Tottenham and Atletico Madrid hold crunch talks over Christian Eriksen future