Manchester City set to sign Croatia Under-19 captain Ante Palaversa from Hajduk Split for £7m The teenager is seen as a possible long-term replacement for Fernandinho Manchester City are expected to confirm the signing in the next few days The 18-year-old midfielder is set to remain with Hajduk until the summerBy Simon Jones for MailOnline Published: 23:27 GMT, 16 January 2019 | Updated: 23:31 GMT, 16 January 2019 1 Viewcomments Manchester City have opened talks over a £7million deal for 18-year-old Ante Palaversa, the highly rated Hajduk Split midfielder. The Croatia Under-19 captain has been on City's radar for some time as a potential long-term replacement for 33-year-old Fernandinho. The Premier League club are expected to confirm the signing in the next few days. Manchester City have opened talks with Hajduk Split over midfielder Ante Palaversa Palaversa is set to remain with Hajduk until the summer and could potentially stay at his current club for one more season after that to continue his development. Meanwhile, City winger Rabbi Matondo, who has rejected a new contract, is wanted by Borussia Monchengladbach. The 18-year-old also has interest from Everton, Southampton and Red Bull Leipzig. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility