Defender John Stones loves says he could have signed for Man City after having a trial

Manchester City have mishandled some bright young talents in recent years.

Indeed, City haven’t had the best track record of helping their young stars blossom.

The decision to sell Morgan Rogers in 2023 was inexcusable, while Cole Palmer left City in 2023 only to become a superstar later down the line.

Letting Romeo Lavia leave was a mistake too, and while Jadon Sancho has had his ups and…