Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez is making headlines in Paraguay. recently, We covered reports Claiming that one of the Premier League's Big Six clubs are planning a move for him after the World Cup. Now, a new update suggests that the club could be Manchester City.
Paraguayan journalist irwin velazquez say City have already carried out a first exploratory investigation into the 22-year-old. He claims that scouts regularly attend Brighton matches to keep an eye on the midfielder's performances.
According to Velazquez, Gomez's recent form has put him firmly on the Etihad radar. The journalist says Pep Guardiola has added the player to a list of names the club is monitoring ahead of the next transfer window.
March meetings at various places
This claim also links to our previous report from Paraguay. Journalist chris perez Said meetings are expected to take place in March between Gomez's representatives and one of the interested Premier League clubs. Velazquez's update suggests the club could be Manchester City.
If accurate, those meetings would represent preliminary discussions rather than formal negotiations. Premier League sides often begin negotiations months before a potential move becomes realistic.
Still, the mention of a specific meeting adds a clearer timeline to the speculation.
The numbers are attracting attention
Gomez's performance helps explain why interest is growing. The midfielder has been playing very well in recent weeks and even scored a fantastic goal last weekend.
Furthermore, a recent study by the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES) placed them at the top of the Premier League metrics. According to the research group, Gomez is currently the most dynamic player in the league.
The statistics show that the Paraguayan makes an average of more than 44 explosive sprints for possession every 30 minutes. This figure puts him ahead of high-profile midfielders such as Enzo Fernandez, Tijjani Rijnders and Declan Rice.
These numbers highlight his constant pace when Brighton has the ball, as he frequently attacks space or provides passing options at maximum pace.
Opportunity to work under Guardiola
The transfer to Manchester City would also be a unique milestone for Paraguayan football. local journalist evan alexis indicates that, if the transfer ultimately goes through, Gómez would become the first Paraguayan player to work under Pep Guardiola.
That detail has already attracted attention in Paraguay, where Guardiola's reputation and City's dominance in recent years make the link particularly notable.
However, for now Gomez is focused on continuing his development at Brighton and in the Premier League. Whether the reported interest develops into something concrete will depend on future talks and how much Brighton value the midfielder.
