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Manchester City close to signing Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of the highly rated Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz.

The 19-year-old midfielder from Vasco da Gama will join the Premier League giants this week. Once the formalities are completed, the player will be loaned out to Girona in Spain.

According to ESPN, Douglas Luiz will cost Manchester City around £10 million.

The Brazil youth international was one of the best players for his club last season and was a key member of the national squad in the South American U20 championship as well.