Teen star Dell could join Haaland at the Etihad

Manchester City are tracking 17-year-old Wendeson ‘Dell’ de Melo, dubbed the ‘Brazilian Erling Haaland’, after 40 goals in 34 games for Bahia’s under-17s. His £87m release clause might require Pep to check under the sofa cushions for spare change.

City’s 90% stake in Bahia could smooth talks, while Dell dreams of shining first in Brazil, then perhaps beside his Norwegian idol in sky blue.