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Ferran Torres: Could Man City forward be replacement for Sergio Aguero up front?

Manchester City's search for a striker was supposed to be the big transfer story of the coming summer, as the Premier League champions attempt to replace departing club legend Sergio Aguero.

But could it be that a player they signed last summer - as a winger - has what it takes to fill the void left by the Argentine?

Ferran Torres grabbed his first Premier League hat-trick in City's topsy-turvy 4-3 win at Newcastle on Friday.

The Spain forward showed a striker's instinct with all his goals, producing a sublime flick for his first, finishing first-time from Gabriel Jesus' cross for his second and then being in the right place to pounce after Joao Cancelo's shot had hit the woodwork to complete his treble.