Man United wanted to sign ‘exciting’ talent with 42 goals in 46 career games but he is now joining Man City

Manchester City may be having their worst season for some time now – but Hugo Viana has still managed to beat Manchester United to a target.

The man from Barcelos – who is set to replace Txiki Begiristain as Director of Football at the Etihad Stadium – is already working on recruitment at Manchester City alongside the Spaniard.

A meeting has been held with Bayer Leverkusen to discuss three players, as the German side want Stefan Ortega and James McAtee, while Manchester City want their…