Man City close to finalizing deal with Sporting CP's VianaPaul Vegas

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According to reports from The Daily Mail, Manchester City has reached an agreement with Sporting for the transfer of Viana. He is set to join City as a replacement for Txiki Begiristain.

Manchester City have a deal in place for Sporting CP sporting director Hugo Viana.AdvertisementAdvertisement

It is expected the transfer of Viana will be completed before the reception of Sporting at City in the group stage of the Champions League, scheduled for November 5.

City want the new sports director "to have a transition period alongside Begiristain for six months" before the Spaniard's departure.

Viana has been in charge at Sporting since 2018.