Hugo Viana leading chase for €50m-rated wonderkid – Manchester City tracking 17-year-old

Manchester City are again being linked with Athletico Paranaense youngster Bruninho, as the club’s wider scouting network in South America continues to track the teenager’s development.

The 17-year-old forward has already attracted attention from Premier League sides in recent months. Wolves have been monitoring him closely, while Tottenham were credited with early interest last year.

Now, the focus shifts towards the City Football Group, which controls Manchester City and has a growing footprint in Brazil through Esporte Clube Bahia.

Reports from Brazil suggest the English champions’ structure is keeping a close eye on Bruninho’s situation, even if talks have not yet progressed into formal negotiations.

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