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Report: Stephen Eustaquio Targeted in Barcelona, Manchester City Rumours

Barcelona and Manchester City are reportedly both in the hunt to sign GD Chaves midfielder Stephen Eustaquio, who is said to have a £13.3 million release clause in his contract.

Sami Mokbel of MailOnline wrote the Primeira Liga prospect has earned comparisons to David Silva, and alleged admirers City could view Chaves' gem as a potential successor to the Spaniard, who turns 33 in January.

However, Eustaquio sees himself more in the mould of Barca anchor Sergio Busquets, and Mokbel provided quotes from the 21-year-old, who has said: "I think there is no smarter player in the field than Sergio Busquets, so I look at him when I occupy the position of No 6, half defensive.