Manchester City are ready to give Gai Assulin a shock debut this week with the former Barcelona babe close to clinching a move.
Israeli attacking midfielder Assulin has spent a successful week in training at City and is set to feature in a strong City side at Southport on Tuesday.
The youngster - a free agent after securing his release from the Spanish giants - hopes to prove he is worth a contract.
Assulin was also interesting Blackburn Rovers, but rejected the chance of trials.
