Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the Premier League champions are scouting Vélez Sarsfield midfielder Máximo Perrone.
The Velez Sarsfield man has also endured a breakout campaign in 2022, making 15 appearances in the Argentine Liga Profesional.
Despite his tender years, he has been a mainstay in the first team this season and has shown signs of functioning as a tempo-setter and classy playmaker at the heart of the midfield engine room.
About to turn 20 years old in January, Perrone could be destined for bigger things. He has already been linked with a transfer to the Premier League with Newcastle United.
According to Ole, Manchester City are keeping an eye on the 19-year-old, something which could cause issues for Newcastle and Benfica.
The newspaper explains that the Portuguese club are looking at him as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who is being heavily linked with a move to the Premier League after his exploits with Argentina at the World Cup.
His contract with Velez Sarsfield is only due to last until the end of December 2023. Therefore, it is quite feasible that he could be on the move within 12 months.
As per Romano Fabrizio, Pep Guardiola’s side are set to trigger the release clause for Máximo Perrone, worth $8m
The report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.
@Stonesology: Another argentine talent? Yes please!
@NickMCFC1894: This guy is REALLY good, has the potential to be as good as Enzo Fernández, we need to get him.
@turfandball: Box to box midfielder, very dynamic and good at recovering. Great first pass.
@NickMCFC1894: let’s gooooo. If we really do get him it’ll be an AMAZING signing
@Traeenthusiast1: He must be good I just signed him for my career mode
@Ezequiel22MCI: He has a clause of 10 million, I would buy him.
@saurxvostii: Sign him @ManCity. He’s really too good (replacement for Bernardo). His moves and skills are just wow.
@IRe_7R: I don’t think many City fans realise how big this could be. This for me is a bigger steal than Alvarez considering the talent involved here. Enzo Fernandez level
