Reports are out claiming that Manchester City are in advanced talks for Coritiba wing-back Abner.
A Bola reported that City are in negotiations for the left-sided fullback, who has been likened to Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos.
The Premier League will have to overcome Benfica to land the 17 year-old, with the Lisbon giants having first refusal on the Coritiba whizkid.
Coritiba and Benfica have developed a formal alliance in recent months.