Manchester City look set to snap up one of Argentina's top prospects after Newell's Old Boys director Jorge Ricobelli confirmed that his club have sent Manchester City their teenage starlet Eugenio Isnaldo for a trial.
Speaking to Cruz del Sur, the Argentine club's treasurer revealed that Roberto Mancini's side had requested a first-hand look the 17-year-old prospect.
Ricobelli explained if City were impressed by the trial, they would have the opportunity to sign a first-option agreement with Newell's.
He stated: "The kid [Isnaldo] has gone to play in a tournament, and do a kind of trial so that he can be viewed.
"If they like him, an agreement will be signed through Newell's in which the club will receive a sum of money."
The Argentine club's official also added that the Argentines would earn around £170,000 from a first option deal.
If an agreement is made between the two clubs, it would mean that City would have first refusal on the midfielder when Newell's decide the time is right to sell.
However, Ricobelli did add he would not be rushed into a sale, stating: "Please make it clear that this kid will play in the Newell's first-team.
"The only thing that Manchester City are doing is assuring the possibility of matching a future offer when the player is ready to be sold."
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