Brighton midfielder Diego Gómez continues to generate headlines in Paraguay. Recently, we covered reports claiming that one of the Premier League’s Big Six clubs planned a move for him after the World Cup. Now, a new update suggests that club could be Manchester City.
Paraguayan journalist Erwin Velázquez says City have already made the first exploratory checks on the 22-year-old. He claims scouts regularly attend Brighton matches to follow the midfielder’s performances.
According to Velázquez, Gómez’s recent form has placed him firmly on the radar at the Etihad. The journalist adds that Pep Guardiola has included the player on a list of names the club are monitoring ahead of the next transfer window.
March meeting in place
The claim also connects with our previous report from Paraguay. Journalist Chris Pérez stated that meetings were expected in March between Gómez’s representatives and one of the interested Premier League clubs. Velázquez’s update suggests that club could be Manchester City.
If accurate, those meetings would likely represent early discussions rather than formal negotiations. Premier League sides often begin conversations months before a potential move becomes realistic.
Still, the mention of a specific meeting adds a clearer timeline to the speculation.
Numbers attracting attention
Gómez’s performances help explain why interest is growing. The midfielder has been playing very well in recent weeks and even scored a superb goal last weekend.
In addition, a recent study from the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) placed him at the top of a Premier League metric. According to the research group, Gómez is currently the most dynamic player in the league.
The data show that the Paraguayan averages more than 44 explosive sprints for every 30 minutes of possession. That figure puts him ahead of high-profile midfielders such as Enzo Fernández, Tijjani Reijnders and Declan Rice.
Those numbers highlight his constant movement when Brighton have the ball, as he repeatedly attacks space or offers passing options at maximum speed.
Chance to work under Guardiola
A move to Manchester City would also carry a unique milestone for Paraguayan football. Local journalist Ivan Alexis points that, if the transfer eventually happened, Gómez would become the first Paraguayan player to work under Pep Guardiola.
That detail has already attracted attention in Paraguay, where Guardiola’s reputation and City’s dominance in recent years make the link particularly notable.
For now, however, Gómez remains focused on Brighton and on continuing his development in the Premier League. Whether the reported interest evolves into something concrete will depend on future talks and on how Brighton value the midfielder.