According to The Times, Manchester City is on the verge of signing Brazilian striker Jo.
The 21-year-old CSKA Moscow forward and his agent are thought to have visited Eastlands to discuss an £18million deal, which, if you believe the story could be concluded by as early as this week.
Jo has been capped once by his native country.
Facts & Figures
Full name – João Alves de Assis Silva
Date of birth – 20/03/87
Place of birth – São Paulo, Brazil
Previous clubs – 2003-05 – Corinthians (13 goals) – CSKA Moscow – 2006 – present (30 goals)
Stats courtesy of wikipedia.
