Sources: Man City in advanced talks to sign Popovic after submitting ‘major’ offer
Man City are in pole position to sign Serbian wonderkid Matija Popovic, sources have told Football Insider.
The Premier League champions are working hard on a deal to land the Partizan Belgrade forward in the coming days, whose contract expires at the end of this month.
Italian giants AC Milan are also in the frame to sign the 17-year-old after holding extensive negotiations for the versatile attacker.
Pep Guardiola’s side are in advanced talks with the rising star and have offered a deal that source’s claim is a “major” contract.
City are eager to tie up an agreement with the youngster soon, who has hugely impressed their scouts and recruitment team.
The 2006-born ace has bagged 21 goals and five assists for Partizan’s under-17 side in 25 appearances in Serbia’s youth division.
Popovic’s talent has earned him international experience with Serbia’s under-17s and has notched four assists in seven appearances.
He was key in helping the Serbian youngsters to the quarter-final of the under-17 Euros in May, getting two assists against Italy and one against Spain in the group stages before being eliminated by Poland.
The six-foot-three attacker has played as a centre-forward, right-winger and attacking midfielder.
Man City have successfully brought exciting youngsters into the club who have subsequently thrived in the first team, including Julian Alvarez from River Plate for £14million.
This time, the Citizens would pay nothing for the free agent if they can beat AC Milan to his signature.
City sit fourth un the Premier League table after their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace and next face Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Friday (22 December).
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