Manchester City line up bid for long-term Fernadinho successor

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Teenage Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis is a summer target for Manchester City, according to reports.

Florentino Luis

The 19-year-old, who currently has a release clause of €60 million (£52 million) in his contract, broke into his club’s senior team at the start of the year.

The Guardian believe that Manchester City are considering an offer for the defensive midfielder after sending scouts to watch him in action.

However, Benfica are understood to be hopeful that Luis will put pen to paper on a new contract soon that includes an increased release clause of €100 million (£86 million).

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