Report: Manchester City land Argentine youngster Bruno Zuculini

Manchester City have reportedly snapped up midfield starlet Bruno Zuculini from Argentine side Racing Club.

According to talkSPORT, the highly-rated 20-year-old will move to the Etihad Stadium in January for a fee of £2m after the Citizens saw off interest from Manchester United, Juventus, Barcelona and Malaga.

City boss Manuel Pellegrini is said to view the Argentine Under-20 international as a long-term replacement for Gareth Barry, and may decide to loan him back to Racing to continue his development.

Zuculini has been touted for a place in Argentina's squad for next summer's World Cup in Brazil.