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Manchester City failed with £4m deadline day bid for Gent winger Yassine El Ghanassy
Manchester City failed with a ?4m deadline-day bid for Belgium international winger Yassine El Ghanassy. The 20-year-old, who helped unfancied Gent finish league runners-up and win the Belgian Cup last season, can play on either flank and was seen as a stop-gap for Adam Johnson but with potential for the future. Gent turned down City and Villarreal but will listen to offers in the summer. Mooted move: Manchester City failed with their bid for Yassine El Ghanassy (left)City are also rivalling Barcelona with interest in ?3million-rated Brazilian teenager Arthur Maia of Vitoria. The 18-year-old starred in a recent under-20 tournament in Germany, where he scored against Barca.Meanwhile, Swedish side Djurgardens have expressed an interest in City's striking protege John Guidetti. The 18-year-old has been on loan at Burnley and is coveted by several Championship sides.Djurgardens sporting director Stefan Alven said: 'I have made enquiries about John's situation.' Palermo chief warns Man City that Pastore won't be sold on the cheap Balotelli boost for Manchester City as striker could be fit for derby showdownAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Adam Johnson Places: Barcelona, Germany, Belgium