It is being widely reported Manchester City are close to agreeing a £7million deal with Hajduk Split for midfielder Ante Palaversa.
The 18-year-old is viewed as a potential long-term replacement for Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho.
He has broken into the Hajduk Split first team this season, making 17 appearances and scoring twice and is the Croatia Under-19 captain.
Despite his age, he is already rated as one of the best central midfielders in the Croatian league and his qualities on the ball have drawn comparisons to World Cup winner and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos.
City are expected to announce his signing in the next few days and Palaversa will remain with Hajduk until the summer, where he could potentially stay at his current club for one more season after that to further his development.