Manchester City keen to land Thiago Almada, the Velez Sarsfield prospect labelled the 'new Messi', for £20m Manchester City are reportedly keen to sign teenager Thiago Almada Almada is a regular starter for Velez Sarsfield in Argentina's Primera Division City are said to be willing to pay £20m for the youngster dubbed the 'new Messi'By Sportsmail Reporter Published: 00:34 BST, 21 April 2019 | Updated: 00:35 BST, 21 April 2019 Viewcomments Manchester City are reportedly keen to sign Argentinean wonderkid Thiago Almada. The teenager, who turns 18 next week, is already a regular starter for Velez Sarsfield in Argentina's Primera Division. And Pep Guardiola is said to have sent scouts to check up on him. Manchester City are reportedly keen to sign teenager Thiago Almada (pictured right) According to The Sun, Almada is seen as the hottest prospect in Argentina and has been labelled the 'new Messi' by some. The Sun claim that City would be willing to pay £20million for Almada, with such a significant fee boosting their chances of securing a work permit for him. If they were unable to gain a work permit for Almada then loaning him to feeder club Girona could be an option. Another teenager shone for City on Saturday as Phil Foden scored his first ever Premier League goal to secure a 1-0 win over Tottenham. The victory over Spurs kept City's title destiny in their own hands. City are said to be willing to pay £20m for the Argentinean youngster dubbed the 'new Messi' Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility