Arsenal's efforts to bring Brazilian wonderkid Savinho to north London have been dealt a blow, with Manchester City's owners prepared to steal a march in the pursuit of the teenager.
The winger made his top-flight debut for Atletico Mineiro as a 16-year-old, and made his first appearances for Brazil's under-18 side during the November international break.
Arsenal had been battling it out with Red Bull Bragantino for Savinho's signing during the January transfer window, with the player thought to be valued at around €6.5m (£5.4m).
