Manchester City are close to finalizing a deal to bring one of the world's best players of his generation to the Etihad.
Coach Josep Guardiola's team currently boasts overwhelming strength in club soccer. Last season's historic Triple Crown was proof of that, and what's quietly under the radar this time around is the fact that they're on track to win the Triple Crown again.
man city Teams are spending a lot of money on the market, and Pep Guardiola's squad has been assembled at great expense. But what cannot be overlooked is the great work being done in their youth academy.
Phil Foden has undoubtedly been City's best player this term and is a natural born player. Rico Ruiz and Oscar Bobb are now firmly established members of the first team.
Additionally, Man City added £40m to their books in pure profit when they sold academy product Cole Palmer to Chelsea.
These are just four of the countless recent success stories at City's academy. Now, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, City's academy could soon have an American touch.
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Challenge to XAs a reliable transfer guru writes: “Manchester City is coming” [a] A contract and agreement has been reached with American wonder boy Cavan Sullivan!
“The 2009-born talent is set to join Man City in the next few years from the Philadelphia Union, despite Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.” [and] I'm interested in Bayern Munich.”
Mr Romano confirmed that the City coup would receive a signed “here we go” confirmation “soon”.
Cavan Sullivan may not be a household name right now, but it won't be long before that changes.
The American youngster is only 14 years old, but he is already playing for the Philadelphia Union's under-17 team.
Writing in Friday's X newspaper, MLS analyst Taylor Twellman revealed that Man City scouts believe Sullivan is the best 14-year-old in world soccer at the moment.
Twellman said: “Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan will have many options for his next professional challenge, but Man City scouts believe he is “the best 14-year-old in the world.'' I believe that…and they are not exaggerating.”
Sullivan primarily operates as an attacking midfielder. daily mailHe has already earned the nickname “Captain America” in the game.
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