Hugo Viana has wanted to sign one midfielder for years as Man City search for Kevin De Bruyne replacement

With Kevin De Bruyne set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, Hugo Viana could turn himself into a hero or a villain based on the player he picks to replace the Belgian maestro.

While De Bruyne has suffered a decline, there is no questioning his status as one of City’s greatest players of all time and one of the fundamental reasons behind Pep Guardiola’s dominance of English football.

Hugo Viana has a track record of making shrewd signings, from Viktor Gyokeres to Morten…