MANCHESTER CITY are lining up a bid for Colombian centre-back Yerry Mina, according to reports.

The 22-year-old has impressed with Brazilian giants Palmeiras after joining in May and was a cert to play at the Rio Olympics before picking up a shoulder injury.

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But 6ft 5ins Mina has helped himself to four goals since and could now be set for a stunning Premier League switch, according to the .

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However, La Liga champs Barcelona have already struck a first-option agreement to sign Mina next summer.

It’s believed Luis Enrique can snap up the defender for just £8million at the end of the season, which could spell the end of Jeremy Mathieu’s Nou Camp adventure.

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However, City have history with Palmeiras after agreeing to sign star player Gabriel Jesus for £27m in the last window.

The Brazil international will link up with Pep Guardiola in January and his versatility in attack is sure to prove vital in the race for the title.

But Jesus is sure to settle down more quickly if he arrives with a friend, and the addition of Mina would also provide more cover for City’s injury-prone skipper Vincent Kompany.