Manchester City are in talks to sign highly-rated Argentine Dario Sarmiento from Estudiantes

 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 valued 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.

Manchester City are in talks to sign highly-rated Argentine Dario Sarmiento from Estudiantes

Manchester City are in talks to sign highly-rated Argentine Dario Sarmiento from Estudiantes

Manchester City are in talks to sign highly-rated Argentine Dario Sarmiento from Estudiantes

City are always looking for exciting new youngsters for their academy – this year they have already invested in Pablo Moreno from Juventus, Yann Couto from Brazilian outfit Coritiba and Filip Stevanovic from Partizan.

With manager Pep Guardiola recently signing a new deal, 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.

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