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Manchester City in talks to sign Marseille wonderkid Boubacar Kamara — over FaceTime

Two-time Premier League champions have contacted starlet's family as they look to nail down one of France's hottest prospects

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MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly made moves to sign 17-year-old Boubacar Kamara — via FaceTime.

The Marseille defender is regarded as for the future and the Ligue 1 side are desperate to keep hold of him.

Boubacar Kamara in talks with Manchester City over move via FaceTime
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Boubacar Kamara in talks with Manchester City over move via FaceTimeCredit: Getty Images

But claim the two-time Premier League champions have made their move in an innovative manner, communicating with player’s family via an iPhone.

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Kamara is yet to make his first team debut for Marseille, but has been offered a new deal, which the club believe to be in line with what rival teams pay top, young talent.

Boubacar Kamara is considered one of hottest prospects in French football
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Boubacar Kamara is considered one of hottest prospects in French footballCredit: Getty Images
Boubacar Kamara faces England Under-18s' Niall Ennis earlier this month
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Boubacar Kamara faces England Under-18s' Niall Ennis earlier this monthCredit: Getty Images

However, they are beating put under pressure by the vast amounts on the table for the young Frenchman from the Etihad, while he is also on Arsenal's radar.

The Under-18 international, meanwhile, will no doubt be attracted by the possibility of playing under Pep Guardiola.

At Barcelona and Bayern Munich, he became renowned for his faith in youngsters, giving opportunities to the likes of Sergio Busquets and Joshua Kimmich ahead of more experienced team-mates.

Manchester City are keen on Marseillle youngster Boubacar Kamara
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Manchester City are keen on Marseillle youngster Boubacar KamaraCredit: www.om.net

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Sergio Busquets was given his big chance at Barcelona under Pep Guardiola
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Sergio Busquets was given his big chance at Barcelona under Pep GuardiolaCredit: EMPICS Sport

The inaugural Champions League winners have struggled in recent years, ending the last campaign in 13th place after a decent end which saw them flirt with relegation.

And they currently sit in tenth place after an inconsistent start to the season.

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Pep Guardiola nurtured Joshua Kimmich while he was at Bayern Munich
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Pep Guardiola nurtured Joshua Kimmich while he was at Bayern MunichCredit: DPA

However, a recent takeover by American businessman, Frank McCourt, saw former title-winner, Rudi Garcia, hired as manager, with the promise of investment in upcoming transfer windows.

The likes of Samuel Eto’o and Geoffrey Kondogbia — who would certainly be considered coups for the French strugglers — have been linked with moves to Marseille.

So, the ambitious side will hope to keep hold of young talent such as Kamara.

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