Manchester City have reportedly beaten Newcastle, Liverpool, Chelsea and Leeds United to the signing of Sheffield United youngster Kylan Midwood.
The teenage British prodigy is considered one of the prominent prospects in the UK, with the Citizens keen on developing him.
Midwood currently plays for Sheffield United’s Under-15s side, but did recently play for the Blades at Under-17s level, highlighting his immense ability for someone so young.
The Premier League giants have had the player in their sights for quite a while, as they continue to target some of the brightest British talents everywhere.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have beaten a host of Premier League rivals, including Chelsea and Liverpool, to the signature of the Sheffield United youngster.
Manchester City have agreed to sign U15 Sheffield United top talent Kylan Midwood. 🚨🔵 #MCFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 2, 2022
They have beaten Chelsea, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle to the signing. City want to develop and sign the best young British talent and offer pathway to first team football. pic.twitter.com/63wLbFGnvI
The details of the deal are yet to come out, but there is hope Sheffield have inserted a sell-on clause in his contract to benefit in the future. Manchester City want to bring the young talent and develop him into a future first-team star.
Manchester City are also keen on other emerging British talents and have already signed Emilio Lawrence, who they have reportedly brought in from Everton after prolonged negotiations. Adding someone like Midwood would be a glossy affair for their academy, which has produced some notable talents over the years.
