Colombian defender on Man City radar

Colombia defender Yerry Mina (3) plays the ball during the first half against Costa Rica during the group play stage of the 2016 Copa America Centenario at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, USA, Jun 11, 2016. [Photo/Agencies]

Mina has impressed the Premier League club's scouts with his form for Brazilian Serie A leaders Palmeiras and the Colombia national team.

According to the Sambafoot news portal, the 22-year-old has three years to run on his Palmeiras contract and a 30 million-euro release clause.

The report said that Spanish giants Barcelona have the first preference in any deal for the center-back.

The Premier League's winter transfer window runs from January 1 to February 1.

Mina, who joined Palmeiras from Independiente Santa Fe in May, has been capped four times since making his international debut at the Copa America in June.