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Manchester City hope to complete a deal for River Plate hotshot Julian Alvarez before the end of the January transfer window - with striker having a £20m release clause

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.

Julian Alvarez seems to be on the brink of completing a move to Manchester City
Alvarez would give Pep Guardiola another option in the final third of the pitch next season

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.