Goal.com reports on Manchester City's last-minute acquisition of Nico Gonzalez from Porto. Manchester City made an eye-catching late swoop to sign Nico Gonzalez from Porto for £50m, announcing the deal at the 11pm deadline. City believe he can fill the hole in their midfield and salvage their faltering season. Gonzalez comes from a prestigious football family and has already played for three huge clubs.

Goal.com reports on Manchester City's agreement to sign Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez as a replacement for Rodri. Manchester City have agreed on a €60 million (£50m/$62m) deal to acquire Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez as a replacement for Rodri. The deal is set to be completed on the transfer deadline day.

Nico González, aged 23, will become a Manchester City player in the coming hours. The midfielder, who trained at La Masia and is currently playing for Oporto, will sign with the 'citizen' club for the next five seasons for 60 million euros. Pep Guardiola, City's manager, fulfills his desire to strengthen the team with a midfielder he likes, while waiting for Rodri to recover.

Nico González, who has been a standout performer in the Portuguese league and a key player for Porto, has caught the attention of Liverpool. This interest has emerged after Martin Zubimendi declined to sign with the 'reds'. Liverpool is now seriously contemplating paying Nico's release clause, which is set at 60 million euros. Of this sum, 40% (24 million euros) would be allocated to FC Barcelona. Barcelona had retained a buyback option for 30 million euros until June 2025 along with 40% of any future sale proceeds when they allowed Nico to leave in the summer of 2023. Anfield Watch indicated that Liverpool scouts have frequently visited Porto this season, initially thought to be scouting another player, but Nico's impressive performances have captured their attention.