Manchester City 'join Barcelona in Nolito race'

Nolito celebrates after scoring the opening goal during an international friendly match between Spain and Bosnia at the AFG Arena on May 29, 2016
© Getty Images
Manchester City reportedly launch a bid to sign Barcelona target Nolito from Celta Vigo.

Manchester City are reportedly looking to beat Barcelona to the signing of Spain international Nolito.

The 29-year-old, a former Barcelona B player, is expected to leave Celta Vigo this summer and is believed to have a £14.1m buyout clause.

Luis Enrique is said to be keen on signing the striker, whom he coached when he was manager of Celta Vigo, but the Daily Mail claims that City boss Pep Guardiola has other ideas.

Guardiola and sporting director Txiki Begiristain are thought to be working hard to convince the forward to snub the advances of Barca and move to the Etihad Stadium.

The new City manager is said to want Nolito as part of a front three, alongside Sergio Aguero and David Silva.

Toni Kroos poses with the trophy after the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Read Next:
Man City closing in on Toni Kroos swoop?
>

Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal00000000
2Bournemouth00000000
3Burnley00000000
4Chelsea00000000
5Crystal Palace00000000
6Everton00000000
7Hull City00000000
8Leicester CityLeicester00000000
9Liverpool00000000
10Manchester CityMan City00000000
11Manchester UnitedMan Utd00000000
12Middlesbrough00000000
13Southampton00000000
14Stoke CityStoke00000000
15Sunderland00000000
16Swansea CitySwansea00000000
17Tottenham HotspurSpurs00000000
18Watford00000000
19West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom00000000
20West Ham UnitedWest Ham00000000