Dahan confirms Manchester City interest
Manchester City are reportedly on the verge of sowing up a dealing to bring Israeli youngster Nir Biton to the Etihad Stadium.
The 20-year-old, who currently plays for FC Ashdod and has made two appearances for the senior Israel team, was on a week trial a fortnight ago and supposedly impressed Roberto Mancini.
The Daily Mail indicate that the current Premier League leaders are close to finalising a loan deal for the midfielder, with a £2million transfer in the pipeline for the summer.
The player’s agent Dudu Dahan has revealed that a deal is close to being completed, and that he is working to secure his client a reprieve from national service to move to England.
“I have spoken to the Army’s top personnel, and that is almost solved. City say they can get a work permit for Nir as well, as there is a special category for outstanding prospects like him. I have been speaking with Mancini every day, since the trial, so how can I not be optimistic the transfer will be completed?” he admitted.
With Yaya Toure on international duty with the Ivory Coast, City could well use an extra player in contention for a midfield berth.
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