Manchester City are the latest entrant in the race for Polish talent Oskar Pietuszewski, as they are the current front-runners in the race.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Jagiellonia’s Oskar Pietuszewski is fast emerging as a key target for some of the top clubs in England, as Manchester City lead the race to sign him. Arsenal and Chelsea had scouted the player, and while they are still deemed as contenders for the Polish teenager, Pep Guardiola’s side are reportedly ahead.
Premier League and European teams are constantly on the lookout for top young talents across the world, while those with big scouting networks tend to have a significant advantage in such matters. In the case of English sides, there has been an impetus to focus on bringing in some of the young talents on the verge of breaking through to the first team.
Manchester City are always on alert to such prospects, as they signed Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg in the summer by beating off competition from the likes of Arsenal. There are two outcomes to acquiring such talents, as they either tend to become regular first-team members or end up being sold on for profit.
In Manchester City’s case, they have Savinho, who was brought in as a promising talent, but now there are big rumours linking him with a big-money move to the likes of Tottenham ahead of the January window. Pep Guardiola’s side are not stopping anytime soon in their pursuit of key talents, as they are the latest entrants in the race for Jagiellonia’s 17-year-old Polish talent Oskar Pietuszewski.
Pietuszweski is known to prefer playing on the left wing, but can also occupy a midfield position as well as on the other flank. Hence, his versatility brings in more scope for top teams to develop him into a top star, as the teenager is already dubbed as the ‘most complete teenage talent in years’ to come out of Poland.
Manchester City ahead of rivals?
Manchester City are thought to be ahead of their rivals, as Arsenal and Chelsea hold an interest in Pietuszweski. The London giants, like Manchester City, are constantly on the lookout for promising talents, as the duo could still be an option for the 17-year-old if he chooses the pathway they might offer.
Manchester City also have a great track record in developing talents themselves, as they could offer a compelling pathway to the Polish star. For now, Guardiola’s side are seen as the front-runners, and a January approach could be on the cards.