Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing 17-year-old Spanish defensive sensation Pau Cubarsi from FC Barcelona.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester City are lining up a €70 million move for 17-year-old Barcelona defensive mainstay Pau Cubarsi. The Blaugrana will demand a hefty eight-figure price tag to part ways with the youngster.
The talented young defender is regarded as one of the finest prospects in Spanish football, and he has already established himself as a key player for Barcelona. The Spaniard is valued at €70 million by Manchester City, and it will be interesting to see if the Citizens can get the deal done.
The Premier League champions could certainly use more quality and depth in the central defensive unit, and Pau Cubarsi would be a superb long-term investment. The 17-year-old defender has all the tools to develop into a world-class player in the near future, and he could be an asset for Manchester City.
The Premier League giants are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they have established themselves as well-oiled machine capable of grinding out trophies on a regular basis. They need quality additions to sustain that level of performance, and Cubarsi would be the ideal addition for them.
Barcelona must keep Cubarsi at the club
It will be interesting to see if Barcelona are willing to sanction his departure. Even though they are going through financial difficulties, they need to hold onto their best young players to build a formidable side and push for trophies on a regular basis.
Pau Cubarsi is one of the best young players at the club, and selling him would be a major blow for Barcelona. The decision is unlikely to go down well with the fans either. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Manchester City certainly have the financial muscle to pay €70 million for him.
Even though the 17-year-old might prove to be an expensive addition at that price, he has the ability to justify the outlet in the long term. The teenage defender will probably want to continue at his boyhood club and establish himself as a star for them in the future. It will be interesting to see if Manchester City can convince him to join the club.
