On Wednesday, TyC Sports journalist Julio Pavoni stated Manchester City are willing to trigger Valentín Barco’s $10m release clause.
Later that day, ESPN journalist Martin Arevalo stated Boca Juniors have rejected Brighton & Hove Albion’s $9m bid for the left-back, who can also operate as a winger.
TyC Sports report Manchester City will make an ‘important offer in the next few days’. A deal will only be possible if they activate his clause and get Barco’s approval.
The 19-year-old wants to feature against Racing Club in the Copa Libertadores. The first leg will take place on August 23rd and the return leg is on August 30th.
It’s claimed his entourage will ‘ensure this condition is respected’ if there’s a negotiation with any of the clubs for his transfer.
For now, the Argentine club have rejected two offers [€8m and $9m] from Brighton. The report states Manchester City will make a offer higher than the one proposed by the Seagulls.
Over at Olé, they also state the defender wants to feature in the two-legged tie against Racing. Behind the scenes, Manchester City have ‘advanced with everything’ to sign him.
After rejecting Brighton’s offer, the player’s entourage wanted to see what the Citizens will offer.
It’s stated Manchester City tabled a ‘superior proposal’ on Wednesday and have agreed to let him participate in the Copa Libertadores. The details of their offer aren’t mentioned.
“It’s the strongest club and it has everything, but it’s not done yet, Juan Román Riquelme (the club’s Vice President) needs to accept it. If not, they are willing to pay the clause, they put it in and take him away. We still have to wait, there is still a long way to go,” a source told Olé.
