Manchester City scouts to attend huge European clash alongside representatives from Liverpool and Manchester United

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Published on 2024-02-28 15:38:20

Scouts from Manchester City are set to attend a crucial match in Portugal on Thursday night, as reported by local media. The Premier League champions are preparing for a busy summer transfer window, with a focus on midfield and defensive reinforcements. With Kalvin Phillips likely to leave, City may be looking to bring in a new defensive midfielder.

The scouting mission will take City officials to Portugal for a highly-anticipated clash between Sporting and Benfica, two of the country’s top teams. According to Portuguese newspaper Record, City will be joined by scouts from Chelsea, Liverpool, Leicester City, and Manchester United at the Taça de Portugal semi-final.

The match features some of Portugal’s most promising talents, attracting the attention of clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund. Last summer, both Sporting and Benfica showed interest in City’s prospect Oscar Bobb, who has since solidified his place in the first team.

City is now rumored to be eyeing Benfica’s João Neves, a highly-rated midfielder from their academy. Whether Neves is the target of City’s scouts remains unknown, but it is likely that City will keep a close eye on his development. The ongoing season will be crucial in determining City’s transfer targets and potential new signings.

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