Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a deal for former Barcelona starlet Gai Assulin.
Israel international Assulin is thought to be training at City after being released by Barcelona earlier this summer.
Assulin was regarded as one of the best young prospects to come through the ranks at Barca, but he failed to make an impact in the first team due to injury and competition for places
The midfielder made his debut for Barcelona at the age of just 16, but a lack of first-team chances has seen him look elsewhere to continue his career.
The 19-year-old became Israel's youngest ever international when he represented his national team just a few days before he turned 17.
News of Assulin's availability alerted a number of clubs, but it appears City are in pole position to land the player.
City boss Roberto Mancini is keen to bring in some young talent and he could be prepared to loan him out so that he can continue his development before challenging for a spot in City's star-studded line-up.
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