Rumour: Manchester City target Nigerian star Chidi Nwakali

Manchester City are said to be closing in on a deal to sign the under 17 star of Nigeria who helped his team win the Under 17 World Cup in November. He would be flying to Manchester from Lagos on 2nd January.

If the deal is completed he is likely to earn wages upto £300,000 a year and add ons after he turns 18 on December 26.

Nwakali is currently with Shuttle Sports Academy in Lagos.

This follows attempts to sign young striker Kelechi Iheanacho,who has verbally agreed a deal with Porto amid heavy interest from City.

Iheanacho played alongside Nwakali in Nigeria’s Under-17 World Cup triumph and ended as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals.