Manchester City are closing a deal for Velez Sarsfield midfielder Maximo Perrone.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports City are wrapping up a deal for the Argentine.

Romano stated: "Manchester City have completed the signing of Argentinian talent Máximo Perrone — documents are signed on clubs/player side, here we go confirmed.

"Perrone joins Man City until June 2028 from Vélez — done deal as revealed in December, now completed & official soon."

The defensive midfielder has scored three goals and produced two assists in a total of 33 competitive appearances for Vélez Sarsfield.