Manchester City nears €60m transfer for Nico Gonzalez

Manchester City is finalizing a deal to sign FC Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez for around £50 million on deadline day. The transfer comes after a series of negotiations, with reports indicating that City wants to pay the transfer fee in installments rather than in full, as Porto insists on the £60 million release clause. This signing is seen as crucial for City, especially as they seek to cover for Rodri, who is sidelined for the season due to an ACL injury. Pep Guardiola's side has already welcomed three new players this January and is looking to strengthen the squad further following a disappointing defeat to Arsenal. Gonzalez, who made 68 appearances for Porto since joining from Barcelona last year, is expected to travel to Manchester to complete his medical and sign his contract imminently. This acquisition marks City's fourth signing of the January transfer window, aimed at bolstering their midfield options.