The 19-year-old Palmeiras forward is on the verge of completing a £28.6 million move to the Etihad Stadium after rejecting the Spanish champions' offer

Manchester City have won the race to sign Brazil starlet Gabriel Jesus, according to The Sun.

Pep Guardiola’s side have had their £28.6 million offer accepted by Palmeiras and are now waiting for Brazil’s Olympic team to allow the player to travel to Manchester to complete the move.

Gabriel will join City in December if he secures a work permit.

Barcelona were also keen on Gabriel and had used Neymar to try to convince the 19-year-old forward to join them ahead of City.

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