Manchester City have reportedly moved one step closer to sealing the transfer of target Gabriel Jesus.
The 19year old has already confirmed that he’s due to depart current club Palmeiras – however has remained coy on his next destination with both Manchester United and Manchester City hovering intently.
Being a long term admirer of Pep Guardiola since his arrival at the Etihad, due to his style of play and talent, Jesus has been dubbed the “new Neymar” by the media.
The young prodigy had this to say on his potential move.
“My future is almost decided,” he said at a Brazil press conference.
“My family, my representatives and Palmeiras know where I want to go, but now I’m totally focused on winning gold for my country. The agreement is almost done but I’m completely concentrated here.
“Before I came here I was in negotiations but now that I’m here I’m leaving it to my parents and my agents. Before long my decision will be known.”
Jesus has become hot property for Europe’s top clubs after scoring 19 goals in 31 games for Palmeiras this year, as well as being voted best newcomer of the 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, a year in which he also helped his team win the Copa do Brasil.
Here’s some footage of the man in action.
