It was understood that Roberto Mancini has tried to sign the Sporting Lisbon wide man in the previous transfer window but backed down after Sporting increased his release clause.
He has been dubbed ‘the new Cristiano Ronaldo’ after some outstanding displays for the Sporting B side but City refused to pay the £24 million release clause.
The defending Premier League champions are ready to make a move again for the 18-year-old winger also known as Armindo Tue Na Bangna.