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Manchester City are keen on securing the signature of the 'Brazilian Erling Haaland ' - though they may need to shell out a staggering £87million to capture the teenage sensation.

17-year-old striker Wendeson Wanderley Santos de Melo – known as Dell - has been lighting up Bahia's youth setup with his remarkable performances. The youngster found the net an incredible 40 times in just 34 appearances for the Brazilian club's under-17 team during 2023.

His prolific scoring record earned him a senior debut for Bahia aged just 16, whilst also securing him the nickname "Haaland of Sertao". It appears he could soon link up with his Norwegian counterpart at the Etihad Stadium , with ESPN reporting that City are monitoring his progress closely, alongside Italian powerhouses AC

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