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Manchester City plotting to hijack Arsenal's move for Brazilian wonderkid Savio with Premier League champions entering the race for the £5.4m Atletico Mineiro teenager

Manchester City are in talks over a £5.4million deal for Atletico Mineiro winger Savio.

The Brazil U18 international - also known as Savinho - has already made 21 first team appearances for Atletico despite being just 17 years old and has been attracting attention from a number of clubs.

Arsenal and the Red Bull group have been showing interest, but City are expected to press ahead and reach agreement with a deal that will see him loaned out to one of their partner clubs.

Manchester City could hijack Arsenal's move for Atletico Mineiro wonderkid Savinho (right)

Atletico are pushing for a further 12.5 per cent sell on and add ons for Savio who can play on either wing or behind the striker, according to Globo.