Manchester City have pulled off a stunning raid on bitter rivals Manchester United, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the surprise defender coup.
The blue half of Manchester have been the dominant force in English football for the better part of the last decade. Man Utd have struggled mightily in the post-Ferguson era and the two clubs’ respective transfer business in that time is chalk and cheese.
While City rarely miss in the market, United rarely hit. As such, it’ll come as a stinging blow to United fans to learn they’re about to lose one of their most promising young talents to their near neighbours.
Fabrizio Romano brought news of City edging closer to an agre
to pluck 17-year-old centre-back Harrison Parker from United’s academy back in July.
Man City had reportedly fended off stiff competition from four unnamed clubs to take the lead for Parker. However, that only told half of the story.
Indeed, the transfer guru reported Man Utd had tabled a significant offer to Parker that would’ve made him their highest paid youth player.
Alas, the offer has not turned Parker’s head according to the latest update from
Romano.
Parker one of two superb Man City coups
Providing the latest on Friday morning, Romano simply quote tweeted his previous tweet from July with a tick symbol. In other words, City have wrapped up their raid on Man Utd.
Manchester City are applying the finishing touches to a transfer coup at the expense of Newcastle, and news of the “done deal” will also sting at West Ham.
Over the summer, many a top club were alerted to an intriguing transfer opportunity when 16-year-old Divine Mukasa left West Ham’s academy. The attacking midfielder, 16, has already represented England at Under-17 level.
However, confirming the departure via Instagram, Mukasa sought a new adventure away from the Hammers. That was despite Mukasa’s contributions in West Ham’s Under-18s side that lifted the FA Youth Cup and finished top in the Premier League South
Newcastle World reported the Magpies as well as Scottish giant Rangers had cast their eye on Mukasa.
In fact, Newcastle invited Mukasa to Tyneside for a tour of St. James’ Park. Part of their charm offensive also included showing Mukasa around the club’s training facilities and academy base.
However, despite Newcastle’s best efforts, Fabrizio Romano brought news of Man City snatching an agreement on Wednesday.
The trusted transfer guru claimed a long-term deal has been agreed and the signing would be wrapped up within 48 hours.
Providing a fresh update on Thursday, Romano revealed Mukasa has passed a medical with Man City.
