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Manchester City are in talks to sign highly-rated Argentine Dario Sarmiento from Estudiantes with the teenage winger valued at £18m

Manchester City have held talks over a potential deal for highly rated young Argentine winger Dario Sarmiento.

The 17-year-old plays for Estudiantes and was handed his first team debut last year by coach Gabriel Milito. The left-footed Argentina U17 international is rated around £18million and City have been following his progress closely.

Reports out of Argentina say talks have intensified in recent days with City willing to agree a deal that would potentially see Sarmiento sign next year when he turns 18.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are in talks to sign highly-rated Argentineu00a0Dario Sarmiento

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are in talks to sign highly-rated Argentine Dario Sarmiento

City are always looking for exciting new youngsters for their academy - this year the club have already invested in Pablo Moreno from Juventus, Yann Couto from Brazilian outfit Coritiba FC and Filip Stevanovic from Partizan.