Athletic Bilbao Talent Iker Muniain A Target For Manchester City - Report

The youngster could be set for a move to England...

Iker Muniain, Spain Under 17 (Getty Images)
Athletic Bilbao starlet Iker Muniain has emerged as a target for big-spending Manchester City, according to reports from the English tabloids.

The Sunday Mirror comments that the 16-year old, who is generally regarded as one of the brightest talents emerging from Spanish football, has caught the eye of boss Mark Hughes, who wants to bring him to Eastlands.

Muniain has broken into the first-team of the Basque side this season, and played a vital role as his side defeated Real Zaragoza on Saturday evening.

Hughes is looking to build a side for the future and has pinpointed the youngster as a possible star, and will test the Spanish side’s resolve by bidding for him in the summer.

Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have been monitoring the wonderkid, and it is believed that as many as 17 scouts watched the win over Zaragoza.

Bilbao are thought to value Muniain at £30m, but that will not deter City from making an offer for the Spanish under-17 international.

Muniain recently signed a new contract to keep him with Athletic Bilbao until 2015.

Paul Macdonald, Goal.com
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