Manchester City expect to sign Porto’s Nico González for about €60m

The 23-year-old would bolster Pep Guardiola’s options because he can operate as a defensive, central or attacking player.

GONE-ZALEZ: Manchester City expect to seal a deal to sign Porto’s Nico González. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

Manchester City expect to seal a deal to sign Porto’s Nico González, with the fee set to be the midfielder’s release clause of about £50m (€60m).

City are thought to have been reluctant to pay the clause but are poised to do so to add the former Barcelona player to their squad.