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Manchester City target Gabriel Jesus is wanted by Champions League rivals Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola's Premier League side have tabled a £16.7million bid but now face a fight with the La Liga Galacticos

Gabriel Jesus celebrates Brazil's Under-20 World Cup semi-final victory over Senegal

MANCHESTER CITY will have to beat Champion League rivals Real Madrid to the signing of Brazilian starlet Gabriel Jesus.

The Palmeiras striker is the subject of a £16.7million bid from Pep Guardiola’s Premier League side and is wanted by Madrid’s La Liga rivals Barcelona.

 Gabriel Jesus in action during Brazil's Under-20 World Cup semi-final
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Gabriel Jesus in action during Brazil's Under-20 World Cup semi-final
 Manchester City and Juventus have both lodged bids for Gabriel Jesus
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Manchester City and Juventus have both lodged bids for Gabriel JesusCredit: Getty Images

However, Real have upped their interest in the 19-year-old and started sending high-level officials to Brazil to keep an eye on the talent.

Barca sent director Raul Sanllehi to Tuesday's 2-0 over America Minero to keep tabs on the teenager.

City already know that they face a struggle to sign the forward with Italian and German champions Juventus and Bayern Munich after his signature.

Gabriel has been billed as the new Neymar in his homeland and has revealed that it would be a dream to play for the Catalan club.

 Gabriel Jesus is seen as the natural successor to Neymar's throne in Brazila
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Gabriel Jesus is seen as the natural successor to Neymar's throne in BrazilaCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Palmeiras striker Gabriel Jesus is one of the hottest young properties in world football with Man City, Barcelona and Juventus placing bids
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Palmeiras striker Gabriel Jesus is one of the hottest young properties in world football with Man City, Barcelona and Juventus placing bidsCredit: AFP

Anyone interested in signing the youngster will have to untangle his complex contract situation due to third-party ownership.

The Samba Star has two releases clauses depending on the quality of his suitors with Barca, Bayern, Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain and Madrid able to land him for £16.7m.

Anyone out of that elite band would have need to cough up £27.8m.

Juventus have reportedly started their bidding at £14.6m, but are unlikely to land their man when Spanish and England heavyweights get out their wallets

Gabriel is likely to come to the world’s attention this summer, as he is expected to be named in Brazil’s squad for the Rio Olympics.

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