Report: Manchester City keen on PSV Eindhoven youngster Gaston Pereiro

Gaston Pereiro of PSV in action during the group B UEFA Champions League match between PSV Eindhoven and CSKA Moscow held at Philips Stadium, on December 8, 2015
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Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for PSV Eindhoven youngster Gaston Pereiro, who joined the Eredivisie champions in the summer.

Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for PSV Eindhoven youngster Gaston Pereiro.

The 20-year-old - who can play in midfield or on the wing - joined the Eredivisie champions from Uruguayan outfit Nacional in July on a five-year-deal.

Pereiro has scored eight goals in 23 appearances for PSV so far this season, and according to the Manchester Evening News, City sent a club scout to track the forward in his side's 2-1 win over CSKA Moscow on Tuesday.

Pereiro has scored six goals in 12 international appearances for Uruguay Under-20s.

Phillip Cocu, coach of PSV Eindhoven looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group B match between PSV Eindhoven and Manchester United at PSV Stadion on September 15, 2015
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