CITY PLAN SUMMER SWOOP FOR SPANISH STOPPER

By Staff Writer
Updated: 22 February, 2012

Manchester City are planning a move for young goalkeeping star Joel Robles who is currently on loan at la liga side Rayo Vallecano.

City see the 21-year-old as perfect back-up to Roberto Mancini’s number one Joe Hart could be ready to bring him to the Etihad Stadium in summer according to Spanish media site, el Gol Digital.

Joel played two senior games for his parent club Atletico Madrid, before moving to Vallecas on loan last month.

Capped at under 16, 17 and 21 level for Spain, the young keeper is a product of the same Atleti youth system that produced Manchester United’s David de Gea.

Roberto Mancini is keen to bring the best young talent to Eastlands and City have already snapped up a number of young talent from the Spanish game, including former la Masia resident Gai Assulin from Barcelona.

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