Manchester City are closing in on the signing of River Plate striker Julian Alvarez.
The 21-year-old is viewed as the brightest young talent in Argentina after impressing during his breakthrough season in professional football.
Alvarez has a £20million release clause in his contract and City are hopeful of wrapping up the deal before the January transfer window closes.


He is not expected to join the Premier League champions straight away, however, and there is the option of him remaining at River on a loan deal. His contract at River runs until December this year.