Manchester City target Velez midfielder following Claudio Echeverri capture

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Published on 2024-01-29 16:41:29

Manchester City, the Premier League champions, and the City Football Group appear to have set their sights on their next transfer target from the pool of Argentine talent.

This news comes shortly after Manchester City finalized their agreement for their newest recruit from the South American market, Claudio Echeverri from River Plate. The 17-year-old playmaker has signed a four-year contract with the Premier League giants but will remain on loan in Argentina until December 2024. At that time, Manchester City will determine whether the player is best suited at the Etihad or elsewhere in Europe.

Despite this successful scouting mission, Etihad bosses are already looking at their next potential target. A report from Argentina has revealed Manchester City and the City Football Group’s interest in a new talent. According to TyC Sports, Manchester City and the City Football Group are eyeing a move for Velez Sarsfield’s rising midfield talent Lautaro López.

The report does not specify whether any interest has been formalized into an official offer for the 18-year-old, nor does it state whether Manchester City themselves have specific interest or whether it is merely an option for the wider Group of clubs. However, a further line of reporting from reputable journalist Cesar Luis Merlo states that Lopez will join the City Group-owned side Montevideo City Torque based in Uruguay.

City Group has owned Club Atlético Torque since April 2017 and shares close ties with Manchester City, New York City in the United States, and Melbourne City in Australia.

These developments highlight the continued focus of Manchester City and the City Football Group on scouting and nurturing young talent from South America and around the world, further solidifying their commitment to developing and investing in promising young players.

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