Manchester City close in on securing first big-money summer transfer

And while there is a belief that another blockbuster summer window could be on the horizon involving the signing of a right-back and possibly a midfield overhaul featuring Elliot Anderson, young talents continue to be a priority.

Hugo Viana’s latest Man City signing close to completion

Now, according to the information of journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Manchester City are close to signing 18-year-old ESTAC Troyes forward, Mathys Detourbet in an agreement worth around €15 million.

Detourbet has rapidly ascended to becoming one of the most coveted young profiles within the City Football Group, as evidenced by his standout ongoing campaign at Troyes where the 18-year-old has notched two goals and six assists to help propel the side to the top of the Ligue 2 standings.

What could be Man City’s development plan for Detourbet?

Hugo Viana is believed to have also successfully fended off rival interest from Paris Saint-Germain in the process, in a move that could yet see the player remain on loan at Troyes for the 2026/27 season as part of the French side’s Ligue 1 bow.

It remains to be seen what sort of development plan Manchester City could have for Mathys Detourbet beyond a loan stay at Troyes, but the success of Savinho moving from the same club to Girona, and onwards to the Etihad Stadium will give them plenty of reason for excitement.