Journalist Rudy Galetti has shared a promising update on Manchester City's bid to sign Brighton and Hove Albion star Marc Cucurella this summer.

The Lowdown: Top target...

The Spaniard has been on manager Pep Guardiola's radar for some time throughout this transfer window and links have since intensified amid Oleksandr Zinchenko's move to Arsenal advanced.

City's left-back is reportedly on the verge of joining Mikel Arteta's side, following in the footsteps of ex-Blues striker Gabriel Jesus, who signed in north London earlier this month.

Cucurella is seen as Guardiola and co's top summer target as they prepare to defend their 2021/2022 Premier League crown with reporter Galetti of Sport Italia TV now sharing what he knows.

The Latest: Galetti makes promising Cucurella claim...

The journalist, taking to Twitter, claims that the Seagulls and City are getting 'closer and closer' in negotiations with talks progressing 'quickly and well'.

He explained:

"#ManchesterCity left-back: #MCFC and #Brighton are getting closer and closer for #Cucurella. Negotiation is progressing quickly and well."

The Verdict: Great news...

News of club chiefs making headway in their bid to sign Cucurella should certainly come as music to the ears of supporters.

As per WhoScored, only goalkeeper Robert Sanchez played more league minutes on the South coast than the 23-year-old mainstay, who finished last campaign as Brighton's third-best overall performer by average match rating.

Cucurella, as per journalist Fabrizio Romano, is also seen by Guardiola and those within City as the 'absolutely perfect' signing in terms of playing style.

Sealing a move for the former Getafe star must surely be priority, especially given Zinchenko's looming Eastlands exit.