Manchester City sees bid for Flamengo’s João Victor rejected

Manchester City Football Group has had an £8.4 million offer for Flamengo defender João Victor turned down. Flamengo considers the bid well below their valuation for the 19-year-old, who has emerged as a promising talent. The Brazilian club is not in a hurry to sell, believing Victor's worth will increase over time. City Football Group has a development plan for the player, indicating that he is seen as a long-term investment rather than an immediate addition to the first team. Expectation in Brazil is that another bid may come from City in the near future.

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