Report De Zerbi now believes Brighton insiders could actually hijack Man City’s transfer for the ‘rare’ 19-year-old gem
It is claimed that Roberto De Zerbi believes Brighton & Hove Albion could sign Manchester City target Valentin Barco.
This comes from the Sun after it was reported on Thursday that City had “reached an agreement” to sign the 19-year-old.
But it now appears Brighton & Hove Albion are also on the list to sign Manchester City-linked left-back Valentin Barco, and Roberto De Zerbi is backing them to win the race for him.
Roberto De Zerbi believes Brighton can sign Manchester City target Valentin Barco
Described by Foot The Ball as a “rare” talent, the Argentine is considered one of the best young players in South America.
A natural left-back, the teenager is equally comfortable as a midfielder as well as a winger, making him extremely versatile tactically.
Now it has been revealed that Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is “optimistic” that his side will be able to sign Manchester City target Valentin Barco.
The Seagulls believe they can provide Barco with the best possible platform for him to progress at this stage in his career.
However, Boca Juniors are aiming to retain the highly-rated prodigy and tie him down to a new contract that could see his release clause increased to £16m.
It was only natural that Valentin Barco would sign three winners
While some may point out that Brighton and Roberto De Zerbi are more likely to offer the talented defender more regular playing time than Manchester City, this theory could be a myth.
The team currently ranked 4th in the Premier League has one of the best left backs in the tournament, Pervis Estupinan.
On the other hand, Man City does not have a natural left-back, which will give Barco the opportunity to more easily occupy this position.
Additionally, the opportunity to sign for a treble-winning team and work under Pep Guardiola would appeal to Valentin Barco.
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