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title: "Jesus receives backing from City fans"
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author: "Jack Brain"
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published: "2016-06-21T01:32:41Z"
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# Jesus receives backing from City fans

Brazilian teen sensation Gabriel Jesus has been [backed](https://readmancity.com/2016/06/19/city-targeting-young-brazilian-star/) by 88% of Manchester City fans after reports emerged that the Sky Blues had met his £18.9m buy-out clause.

That 88% of the City contingent said that the club should pursue Jesus, who has been dubbed ‘the next Neymar’.

![Hannah Peters/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmancity.com/readmancity/2016/06/477067520.jpg)

Jesus has scored 20 goals in 60 appearances for Palmeiras since breaking into the first-team in 2014 and is regarded as one of the hottest talents in football.

The Citizens do, however, face competition from a host of European clubs including the likes of Barcelona and Juventus.

Pep Guardiola’s side currently have the upper hand in the race to add the 19-year-old to their squad, but will still have to convince the winger to opt for the Etihad Stadium over the prospect of the Nou Camp.

![Martin Hunter/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmancity.com/readmancity/2016/06/477394706-1.jpg)

Although, no all City fans are on board with the move.

12% of City supporters think the proposed fee for Jesus is too much and the funds should be reinvested in other transfer targets.