In a big move for Manchester City’s transfer plans, reports have linked the Premier League giants with Paris Saint-Germain’s midfield anchor, Vitinha. This news comes from Mcfc_Galaxy. They point to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano’s claim that City really like the Portuguese international.

The club haven’t made an official bid yet. Even so, this interest shows that Pep Guardiola’s scouts are keeping a close eye on the 25-year-old. They see him as a strong candidate to help freshen up the squad. According to Romano, City’s leaders are big fans of how he plays. They have put him on their shortlist as they look for ways to keep their grip on titles at home and in Europe.

Vitinha is 25 and already a regular for Portugal. He is exactly the kind of player Guardiola loves in the middle of the pitch. He plays with a low centre of gravity and stays calm when opponents press him hard. He also moves the ball forward with incredible accuracy.

His stats in Ligue 1 show he is a master at controlled play. That skill would let Vitinha step right into a rotation with players like Rodri and Bernardo Silva. Since Kevin...