Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign 15-year-old Finley Gorman from Leeds United for a seven-figure fee, believed to be a British record for a player of his age. Gorman, an England U16 attacking midfielder, is considered a generational talent. The deal could potentially earn Leeds United over £5 million in the long term. City's recruitment of Gorman reflects their strategy to recruit top English prospects. The news comes after Chicago Fire FC signed midfielder Brian Gutiérrez to a new five-year Homegrown U-22 Initiative Contract.
Manchester City’s bid for Finley Gorman shines another light on the way academy recruitment operates. Long term, Leeds could earn £5m+ via the deal, for a player who is only 15. City saw Gorman as a generational talent who they had to sign. w/ @SamLee https://t.co/goBtx6JJy7
Chicago Fire FC signs Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez to a new five-year Homegrown U-22 Initiative Contract. #cf97 | @bguti1101
REMEMBER THE NAME 🏴 Man City are to buy 15yo Finley Gorman from Leeds for a fee in excess of $1.2M, @TheAthleticFC reports. 👀 England U16 attacking midfielder already boasts impressive showreel; City continue to recruit cream of the English crop. 💫 https://t.co/aYX8BluCLh
Man City are to buy 15yo Finley Gorman from Leeds for a fee in excess of $1.2M, @TheAthleticFC reports. 👀 England U16 attacking midfielder already boasts impressive showreel, while City continue to recruit cream of the English crop. 💫 https://t.co/aYX8BluCLh
City are signing 15-year-old Finley Gorman from Leeds for a seven-figure sum. Playing style similar to Bobb and McAtee. Story with @PhilHay_ https://t.co/a5DZmhZwtK
🚨 Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign highly-rated academy midfielder Finley Gorman from Leeds United. Seven-figure fee believed to be a British record for a 15-year-old. Story @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/fJeIqGYuvM