Manchester City are confident about securing the signing of Boca Juniors' left-back Valentin Barco for £8 million, beating competition from Brighton and Juventus. While discussions initially took place at the end of the recent transfer window, the deal is expected to be finalized in January.
Man City is willing to pay Barco's £8 million buy-out clause upfront, making their offer the most attractive to Boca Juniors. The club has a history of successful transfers involving Argentine players, including legends like Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta, and Carlos Tevez.
Barco, regarded as the best young left-back in Argentina, finds the prospect of joining the treble winners appealing. Joan Patsy, a key figure in the City Football Group, is driving this deal.
Patsy, the Director of Football for City in South America, shares a solid working bond with manager Pep Guardiola. He played a crucial role in the signings of players such as Julian Alvarez and Gabriel Jesus for the club.
While Juventus and Brighton are also interested in Barco, Manchester City believes they are in the best position to secure the deal.
