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of manchester city When it comes to midfielder Pedro Vaite the extensive scouting operation appears to be going beyond simple monitoring.

Latest reports suggest that discussions are already taking place over where the Ecuadorian international will fit into the City football group setup.

The 24-year-old has quickly become one of the standout names linked to the group following recent scouting activity in Mexico.

As covered earlierRepresentatives from City Football Group traveled to the country earlier this month to watch matches and meet with local contacts. At the time, no one publicly attached specific names to the voyage. However, this has changed very rapidly.

as of now TUDN MexicoCity Football Group are still pushing to sign Pedro Vitae ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

And interestingly, the conversation already seems to be moving beyond whether they want him.

Discussion is already on the way

The latest claims suggest that internal talks are now taking place over where exactly Pedro Vitae will play within the City Football Group structure if the move goes ahead.

Verona, New York City FC, Troyes and Palermo have all been mentioned as possible landing spots. However, the report also leaves the door slightly open to the possibility of something bigger.

Manchester City themselves are not completely out of the picture.

This still seems like the least likely route, and it is important to emphasize that most of the reporting has focused on the wider CFG network rather than Pep Guardiola’s immediate plans. Still, the noteworthy thing is that this possibility is also being mentioned internally.

Usually, when these stories first come out, the discussion is simply about scouting or interest. It already seems a little further down the road.

Why does white matter to CFG?

Pedro Witte joined Pumas UNAM from Vancouver Whitecaps in July 2025 and quickly rose to Liga MX status.

The Ecuador international has become one of the Pumas’ most important creative players. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder. However, he is comfortable moving into more central areas to dictate the game.

Technically fast, left-footed and agile in tight spaces, he fits the profile that groups regularly target in many leagues.

The reported valuation is currently around €14m (£12m), which would become a record sale for Pumas UNAM.

the sooner the better

According to reports, City Football Group wants to move ahead before the World Cup. This is because they expect Pedro Vitesse’s value to increase if Ecuador has a strong tournament and performs well.

This has become a familiar tactic for multi-club groups and elite sides alike. Their goal is to complete the deal before the global headlines push the price higher.

At this stage, there is still no confirmation of formal negotiations or a final decision as to which club will acquire him.

Still, the tone is changing toward this early stage of a deal.

Juventus pushed hard to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Tottenham in January. Their pursuit of a striker will intensify in the summer transfer window.

The Frenchman found the net against Atletico Madrid this week and also scored a Premier League goal against Arsenal in Igor Tudor’s first game as manager.

He shone under the Croatian’s leadership at Juventus, helping them qualify for the Champions League last season.

There is now growing confidence in Turin about the possibility of bringing the Tottenham player to Juve. They have reached the point where they are imagining line-ups involving the striker.

Ravanelli removed name of Tottenham player

Talks to former Juventus icon Fabrizio Ravanelli gazzetta dello sport In an interview today about the club’s offensive situation.

Stating his belief that Juve lacked cold-blooded finishers in front of goal, he said: “In Italy, he can do very well and he has shown it, his 15-20 goals this season are guaranteed.

“He is fast, with sprinting and dribbling, I can see him doing well. If you think about Kolo Muani-Osimhen, Kolo Muani-Thuram or Thuram-Osimhen, those are pairings that Juventus fans would love.”

The report also talks about the possibility of Kolo-Muani and Dusan Vlahovic playing together. He did that in the second half of last season and Tudor did a good job of him/

There also appears to be confidence that they can reunify, opening the possibility for the Serbians to opt out of the campaign.

The deal seems like a blind hope

Italian press has Continuous It seemed as if relations between Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain had improved over the past year. The two clubs were involved in a public dispute after Tottenham spoiled the Bianconeri’s plans for the summer.

That’s why Gazzetta seems way ahead of the curve and is simply assuming a deal will be reached.

Tottenham may not have much to say but Kolo Muani has shown he is good enough to play for a major club. Even at Spurs, he has shown glimpses of his quality in crunch time. Juve are right to make a move for him but the deal is likely to be complicated.

🇮🇹 Guglielmo Vicario | The director flew to London, negotiations have begun with the agency, and Gazeta claims that Tottenham would definitely disagree…https://t.co/zn9o3A6Qr5 #thfc #joyce

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 20 March 2026

The NHL trade deadline has been fairly quiet for the Montreal Canadiens, however, a recent report suggests that activity may be picking up in the near future.

David Pagnotta reports that the Canadiens and the Calgary Flames are discussing a potential trade that would involve center Nazem Kadri. He also suggested Habs forward Patrik Laine could be part of the deal.

Pagnotta says Calgary and Montreal are talking about a Nazem Kadri trade.
“I’m told Patrick Laine may also be involved.”
#flames #GoHabsGo #nhl

– NHL Trade Alert (@NHLTradeAlert) 6 March 2026

Montreal Canadiens Brass Tacks

Although there is no pressure on the Habs to make a trade before the deadline, there is no doubt that they could stand to improve their situation in the middle of the ice.

Montreal has destroyed several centers, including forward Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues as well as forward Vincent Trocheck of the New York Rangers.

By all accounts, it seems like the acquisition cost for a player like Thomas or Trocheck may be unreasonably expensive, even if they are a good fit for the Canadiens’ lineup.

As far as Kadri is concerned, the Habs have circled around the 35-year-old all season, with reports in November suggesting that Kent Hughes and Co. had identified him as a potential trade target.

The main sticking point when discussing acquiring a player like Nazem Kadri is his age, which certainly doesn’t fit into Montreal’s ideal age group. That being said, the Habs are the youngest team in the league, and adding a little experience to the mix is ​​hardly a bad idea.

On the other side of the trade discussion is Patrik Laine, a player with one of the best shots in the league. His 5v5 numbers are incredibly tough, but it must be said that there is still some value to be found in his usage, especially on the powerplay.

And finally, it should also be noted that the Flames have shown interest in Canadiens defenseman Arbor Zekaj, a player who could be included in a potential trade to grease the wheels a bit.

Mark has been covering the Habs for over a decade. He previously worked for the Journal Metro, The Athletic, The… More about Mark Dumont