Report: Samuel Edozie Close to Bayern Leverkusen Deal

Manchester City talented prospect Samuel Edozie is set to join Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports.

The 19-year-old is highly regarded by the Etihad club and was recently rewarded with a new three-year contract for his efforts at the club.

He was a star performer for City’s U23s and looked a cut above the rest at youth level. He managed 18 goals and seven assists in 23 Premier League 2 games while also impressing in the UEFA Youth League, though he only made six senior appearances.

His limited first-team game time has led to speculation over a possible loan exit, with a number of clubs in the Premier League and a number in the Championship are interested in signing the youngster.

The youngster had been linked with a move to Leverkusen last month, but the trail had seemed to have gone cold since Fabrizio Romano reported that the move was going to be ‘official soon’ on June 26.

It was assumed that Edozie may be staying at City when he was pictured returning to training last week, however, Sam Lee of The Athletic has today reported that the move is still very much alive and is set to join Bayer Leverkusen.

He has visited Germany but has rejoined Man City’s under-23s for training in Croatia while a fee is agreed.

Despite no concrete information on the structure of the deal, it is normally standard that City will include a buy-back clause and a percentage sell-on fee in any sale of a youth talent.