Manchester City is set to appoint Hugo Viana as their new sporting director, replacing the outgoing Txiki Begiristain. Viana, a former midfielder for Portugal and Newcastle, has been instrumental in Sporting Lisbon's recent successes. The Premier League champions have reached an agreement with Sporting for Viana to join their ranks early next year. City plans to implement a transition period during which Viana will collaborate with Begiristain, ensuring a smooth handover before he officially assumes the role at the end of the current season.