‘Ain’t going nowhere’, ‘They’ve seen how good he is’ – Man City fans react to Fabrizio Romano update on Josh Wilson-Esbrand

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Pep Guardiola’s side have been approached by Premier League clubs to sign teenage left-back Josh Wilson-Esbrand on loan.

The 19-year-old has spent the last three years with City’s academy since joining from West Ham United in 2019, and has become a key player for the Under-18s and Under-23s.

Wilson-Esbrand made 20 youth appearances in all competitions last season, and helped City’s Under-23s secure the Premier League 2 title.

The left-back’s only senior appearance for the Citizens came in September last year when Pep Guardiola handed the youngster his debut in the 6-1 EFL Cup victory over Wycombe Wanderers.

However, Wilson-Esbrand has since been on City’s pre-season tour of the USA this summer and he produced an assured display at left-back for 76 minutes in their 1-0 win over Bayern Munich on Sunday – a game which saw summer signing Erling Braut Haaland score on his debut for the club.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Premier League clubs have approached Man City over the possibility of taking Wilson-Esbrand on loan this season.

However, Romano claims that the Citizens currently have no plans to let the teenager leave the club as they plan to keep him as a back-up option behind Joao Cancelo.

The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“So they were watching last night as well? listen bro ain’t going nowhere 😂.”
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“They’ve seen how good he is.”
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“Looks like they’ve been really monitoring him for the last 2 games. He is an asset, of course City will not let him go.”
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“After seeing esbrand and Rico Lewis other night i am pretty certain that are fullback options are pretty sorted after Cancelo and Walker and even if we don’t get Cucurella i won’t feel do much disappointed as we can be fine with Borna sosa.”
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“He Is so clever… I like the runs he was making inside the opposite side.”
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“Wilson-Esbrand is not leaving, he’s already better than most full backs in the premier league already!.”
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“This makes us look less likely to sign Cucurella.”
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