Manchester City will reportedly look to sign 21-year-old Portuguese international Carlos Forbs from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Carlos Forbs is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Citizens are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a winger in the summer transfer window. So, the 21-year-old Club Brugge winger has emerged as a target for the Premier League club.
However, Manchester City will not be alone in the battle for Forbs’s signature, as the youngster is also a target for Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants are keen on signing the Sintra-born winger after witnessing his exploits first-hand in the UEFA Champions League clash with Club Brugge.
Who is Carlos Forbs?
Carlos Forbs is the latest promising prospect from his homeland to rise in prominence. Several prodigies from Portugal have burst into the spotlight in recent years, and Forbs has added to that growing tradition. Born in Sintra, the 21-year-old spent most of his formative years in Portugal, passing through the academies at NADC Sintra and Sporting CP. However, he graduated from the youth division at Manchester City.
The Portuguese international could not break into the first-team squad at Manchester City, and he has risen in prominence since moving to Belgium last summer. Forbs has enjoyed a solid debut season with Club Brugge, scoring six goals and providing nine assists in 37 outings across all competitions thus far. His progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Manchester City and Atletico Madrid.
A man in demand
Manchester City’s interest in Carlos Forbs is understandable. The Citizens are scouring the market for a winger heading into the summer transfer window, as Pep Guardiola wants more firepower in the final third. While Manchester City signed Antoine Semenyo last month, Savinho faces an uncertain future, and Forbs can replace the Brazilian at the Etihad.
As for Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone wants to make a few changes to his squad’s offensive unit in the summer transfer window. So, Los Rojiblancos will attempt to sign a wide attacker in the coming months, with Forbs emerging as a viable target after Simeone got a close look at him in the UEFA Champions League tie with Club Brugge.
So, the 21-year-old Portuguese winger’s spell with Atletico Madrid may end after only one season, and a big move is on the cards for the youngster. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Forbs.
