Manchester City have held talks over a potential deal for highly rated young Argentine winger Dario Sarmiento.
The 17-year-old plays for Estudiantes and was handed his first team debut last year by coach Gabriel Milito. The left-footed Argentina U17 international is rated around £18million and City have been following his progress closely.
Reports out of Argentina say talks have intensified in recent days with City willing to agree a deal that would potentially see Sarmiento sign next year when he turns 18.
City are always looking for exciting new youngsters for their academy - this year the club have already invested in Pablo Moreno from Juventus, Yann Couto from Brazilian outfit Coritiba FC and Filip Stevanovic from Partizan.
With manager Pep Guardiola recently signing a new deal with the club, he'll be hoping to secure the next batch of talented starlets who are ready to push for a first team breakthrough in the coming years.
The likes of Phil Foden have already made that transition, with the England midfielder now pushing for a regular spot under the Spaniard, while Guardiola has also given opportunities to defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Cole Palmer in cup games.