Manchester City request work permit for Douglas Luiz after Jorginho snub

• Brazilian midfielder was on loan at Girona last season
• Pep Guardiola admits he could still sign another player

Manchester City have requested a work permit for the Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz after he forced his way into Pep Guardiola’s plans.

City signed the 20-year-old for £10m from Vasco da Gama last summer before sending him on a season-long loan to Girona. The midfielder played only 17 games in Spain, mostly as a substitute, but has impressed during pre-season to the extent Guardiola believes he can deputise for Fernandinho.

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