Published 16:03 IST, November 1st 2019

Football transfer rumours: Man City and AS Roma target Florinel Coman

Manchester City and AS Roma aim to sign Florinel Coman, who presently plays for Steaua Bucharest. The winger is considered one of Romania's brightest prospects.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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According to British media reports, Manchester City, AS Roma and West Ham United are looking to sign Romania's Florinel Coman. City have been scouting young winger, but face competition from Roma and West Ham. Coman is considered as one of greatest Romanian talents ever next to Ianis Hagi. He plays for Steaua Bucharest at present. Coman has been in excellent form. He has scored eight goals in 19 games already, including two in Europa League. He also has five assists to his name this season.

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Florinel Coman: Debut in national team

In October 2019, youngster was called up for national duty. In Romania's 3-0 victory over Faroe Islands, he debuted in European Championship qualifier under coach Cosmin Contra. Coman is a lively winger who will be well-kwn to England Under-21 team. In summer of 2019, Romania international was part of his country’s U-21 side. y stunned England in U-21 European Championships. He scored twice in this game and won a penalty, despite only being on pitch for less than half an hour.

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Comparisons with Mbappe

City have made a number of checks on 21-year-old Steaua Bucharest winger who is one of his country's brightest prospects and even been likened to France star Kylian Mbappe by his club's owner Gigi Becali. He is blessed with a remarkable turn of pace and an eye for goal, likening him to French and PSG forward.

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A move to Premier League would certainly give Coman chance to prove that he deserves to be mentioned in same breath as best young player on planet right w. chances are that Coman would be loaned out to one of City's sister clubs should he choose Premier League champions. Joining West Ham would give him a better chance at playing regular Premier League football, at least initially.

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12:05 IST, November 1st 2019