1 Mexico winger Jesus Corona in action for Porto

Manchester City are tracking Mexican international winger Jesus Corona, claim reports in Portugal.

The Premier League leaders sent scouts out to Porto to watch him in action against Benfica at the weekend and were apparently impressed with what they saw.

Porto only signed Corona from FC Twente last month but he scored a brace on his debut against Arouca, immediately endearing himself to the club’s fans.

And now, according to A Bola, City could make a sneaky bid for the 22-year-old in January and are planning on keeping a close watch on his progress until then.

However, Porto appear to be one step ahead of City, having inserted a £36m release clause in his five-year contract when he joined them in August.

And that obstacle may put off City, who have already shelled out £50m to Liverpool for winger Raheem Sterling.