Manchester City are ready to get ahead of their Premier League rivals in the race for River Plate’s Argentine winger Ian Subiabre.
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City are ready to accelerate their pursuit of Argentine winger Ian Subiabre ahead of their Premier League rivals. Arsenal and Chelsea are also thought to be interested, but Pep Guardiola’s side are eager to use their expertise and get a deal in place.
Ian Subiabre is right at the beginning of his long career in the game, and he has already been putting in impressive displays. The 19-year-old has 34 senior appearances for River Plate this season, with three goals and as many assists to his name.
There is considerable interest brewing in the background, and River Plate could be forced to accept a deal to sell him, given his contract expires in December of this year. While some massive price points were being mentioned close to even a nine-figure sum last year, the Argentine club could accept considerably lower this time around when the summer transfer window opens.
Manchester City were among those interested alongside Arsenal and Chelsea, with Pep Guardiola’s side now eager to accelerate a move for the 19-year-old Argentine sensation. The EFL Cup winners have a good relationship with River Plate owing to their previous deals involving Julian Alvarez and Claudio Echeverri, which might give them a slight upper hand in negotiations.
However, Arsenal and Chelsea also have strong connections in the South American market, and this might be an open race for Subiabre. The financial power of these clubs could see River Plate demand more than they would have otherwise, as they could use the growing interest as a cue to get the best deal possible.
Will Subiabre suit Manchester City?
Arsenal and Chelsea have a good track record of developing young talents, but Manchester City have proven they are exceptional in that regard. Moreover, their multi-club model would also suit the player’s development arc, and he could well be sent to Girona to gain European experience.
Manchester City are eager to tie up a deal for the teenage winger at the earliest and utilise the market opportunity Subiabre’s contract situation allows. There is no indication that the Citizens are the clear favourites at this moment, but they might have a slight edge over Arsenal and Chelsea in the chase.
