The 17-year-old central midfielder,
who played a key role in Nigeria's
Under-17 World Cup triumph in
November, is due in England to hold
talks over a move to the Etihad
Stadium.
Manchester City are closing in on a deal
for 17-year-old central midfielder Chidi
Nwakali, Goal can reveal.
Nwakali, who was a key figure in the
Nigeria squad which won the Under-17
World Cup in November, will fly to
Manchester from Lagos with his parents
to hold talks with City chiefs on January
2.
If a deal is completed, Nwakali will earn
£300,000 a year in wages, fees and add-
ons from the day he turns 18 on
December 26.
Nwakali is also adept at playing in
defence and currently represents Shuttle
Sports Academy in Lagos.
The move follows a failed attempt to sign
17-year-old striker Kelechi Iheanacho,
who has verbally agreed a deal with
Porto amid heavy interest from City.
Iheanacho played alongside Nwakali in
Nigeria’s Under-17 World Cup triumph
and ended as the tournament’s top
scorer with six goals.