Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is confident winning the race for Palmeiras striker Gabriel Jesus.

The Sun says City hope to announce the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Jesus next month.

However the £26million-rated forward is likely to stay on loan with his current club Palmeiras until December at least.

City are confident they have beaten off competition for the Samba star's signature from a host of top clubs.

Former boss Roberto Mancini – now in charge of Inter Milan – was pushing hard for his signature.