Agent reveals Manchester City’s interest in Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa

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Manchester City are considering whether to make an offer for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa, according to the player’s agent.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Manchester United and Chelsea, but now City have appeared to enter the race to sign the talented 20-year-old.

Agent Cesar Bottega also stated Serie A side Napoli are in the running, so Roberto Mancini will face competition for the highly rated midfielder.

Bottega told notiziariosportivo.com: “I have spoken a few times with Manchester City.

“They have shown interest in the player and are now considering whether to enter into a negotiation or not.

“I am planning a trip to Europe in a fortnight, but if something were to change I’m ready to leave earlier.”

As regards interest from Italy, he added: “Napoli have followed the player’s performance in the Champions League, then I don’t know if there were concrete contacts, I have not been contacted.

“Logically, they will first, in any case, contact the company.”

City currently lie in fourth place in the Premier League after a 2-1 victory over West Ham United last week as they hope to secure the final Champions League spot.