Man City devises strategy for acquiring Corinthians prodigy Luiz Gustavo

City Football Group (CFG) is preparing to make a bid for the promising young talent who has yet to play his first match for Corinthians.

CFG wish to employ the 'Savinho plan' for Gustavo, where they would sign the attacking midfielder and place him within their club network with a view to eventually signing him for City.

Gustavo, an U17 Brazil international, has a contract to 2025 with a buyout clause set at €50m.

However, CFG will seek to negotiate a much lower price for the youngster.