Manchester City enter race to sign Celta Vigo starlet Gabri Veiga | OneFootball

Premier League champions Manchester City are keeping tabs on Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Cityzens are in the race for the 21-year-old after a breakthrough campaign in La Liga this season.

Veiga bagged 11 goals and four assists for his boyhood club. He netted a double against Barcelona to ensure his side stayed in the top flight after flirting with relegation.

City have emerged as suitors for the O Porrino-born starlet after dropping their pursuit of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.

The England international is seemingly heading to the Emirates Stadium after City refused to match what the Gunners are ready to pay.

City were linked with Veiga in March. The player has a €40 million release clause.

Chelsea and Liverpool have shown interest in the Spain under-21 international.

The Blues have him on their radar to replace Mason Mount, who is pushing for a move to Manchester United.

They have already lost Mateo Kovacic to City, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek is heading to AC Milan.

Liverpool are planning a midfield overhaul, and Veiga is one of the names on their shortlist.

They have already signed Alexis Mac Allister, but the Reds need one or two more additions to give manager Jurgen Klopp a squad to compete with.

City are in the race with their Premier League rivals to sign Veiga. They have not made any concrete move for him, but want information about his situation.

The Champions League winners have signed Kovacic to replace Ilkay Gundogan but still want more midfield additions ahead of next season.