Manchester City sanctioned a series of academy loans in the recent transfer window but one prospect from the club’s youth ranks is seen as too good to be sent out on loan. Hugo Viana’s appointment as director of football has followed a revolution at the Etihad Stadium, with many members of Guardiola’s long-trusted, old guard shown the door to make way for a series of new arrivals. Source
Manchester City reject loan offers for academy starlet on brink of first-team jump
