Man City ready to upset PSG with free transfer move for prolific youth striker Mahamadou Sangare as they hatch plan involving City Football Group loan

Manchester City are planning to lure Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid Sangare this summer on a free transfer with the player running down his contract, according to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins. The plan is to sign the young Frenchman and immediately loan him out to French second-division outfit Troyes, who are one of City's sister clubs within the City Football Group.

While no deal has been finalised, City Football Group may be inspired by Chelsea’s successful strategy of developing young talent at RC Strasbourg, where the team is now competing for a Champions League spot. The Cityzens could look to replicate this approach with Troyes, currently struggling in Ligue 2 and working to avoid relegation to France’s third division. Sangare has attracted interest from several Bundesliga clubs, too, with a departure this summer inevitable.

Sangare is currently featuring prominently for PSG's U19 side. He has scored eight goals in six games in this season's UEFA Youth League and was rewarded with his maiden cap for the France U18s in November 2024.

Pep Guardiola's side will be keen to build on their 2-0 win over Leicester City on Wednesday when they take on rivals Manchester United on Sunday, April 6. City are currently in fourth place in the Premier League table with 51 points from 30 games.