Manchester City want to get ahead of Real Madrid in the transfer race to sign Sporting Lisbon wonderkid Nuno Mendes, according to reports.
The 18-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best up and coming left-backs in Europe and has already attracted scouts from elite clubs across the continent.
In an attempt to get ahead of the frenzy, Manchester City have reportedly approached Mendes at Pep Guardiola's request to initiate the negotiations.
Manchester City want to get ahead of Real Madrid in the transfer race to sign Nuno Mendes
Mendes has played 24 times for Sporting since making his first-team debut back in June, scoring once and getting two assists.