(25/10/2012)- Former Academy player joins Fleetwood on loan

Former City full back Curtis Obeng who is currently at Swansea has joined Fleetwood Town on loan

The 23-year-old is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Swans following his move from Wrexham in January.

(25/10/2012)-Helan joins Shrwesbury on loan

Shrewsbury manager Graham Turner has raided Manchester City to sign winger Jeremy Helan on a month-long loan deal.

The France Under-19 international is comfortable either on the left wing or at left-back although he is set to feature as a wide man for Town, with his debut likely to come in Saturday's home clash against in-form Colchester.

News Round Up

A round up of the news from the past couple of weeks, taken from various sources:

 

Rumoured Targets

Abdul Majeed Waris -Hacken

Swedish league top-scorer Abdul Majeed Waris could be on the verge of a big move to England after Manchester City scouts watched him over the weekend.

http://www.mtnfootball.com/africa/ghana/news/2012/september/23-manchester-city-watching-in-form-ghana-striker-waris.html

Alen Halilovic-Dinamo Zagreb

Described as a ‘mini’ Modric, the 16 year old midfield player is a target of all Europe’s top clubs and naturally City have been linked with him

News broke in the Zagreb press of interest from United and City ,apparently both clubs have detailed dossiers on the youngster and testimonies from trusted local scouts and coaching identities.

"He is an extraordinary talent. Incredibly powerful with the ball for his age. We know that he's been mentioned throughout Europe as the best we'll see in the next few years in his position," says Dinamo academy director Romea Jozaka.

Bruma –Sporting Lisbon

Name: Armindo Tue Na Bangna (known as 'Bruma')
Club: Sporting Lisbon B
Date of birth: 24/10/1994
Birthplace: Bissau, Republic of Guinea-Bissau
International appearances: Member of Portuguese U19 Squad

Bruma was a summer target of City boss Roberto Mancini as he attempted to sign the player, but was scared off by Sporting’s asking price for the teen, and it looked as if Chelsea would step up their interest as his younger brother Buomesca Tue Na Bangna, better known as 'Mesca',is at Fulham having previously played in Chelsea's youth academy. City have now reportedly made an increased offer for The Portuguese player who has been compared to Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and is one the hottest youth prodigies across Europe.

Riechedly Bazoer –PSV

Manchester City are chasing  PSVEindhoven prospect Riechedly Bazoer.

The 16 year-old is regarded as the best defensive prospect in the PSV youth system and attracting serious interest from City.

 However some sources are now declaring the youngster has signed a three year deal with PSV.

Hideke Ishige-Shimizu S Pulse

The eighteen year old is turning the heads of European scouts and the young midfielder has been invited to train with City in Janury 2013 when City may make a formal offer of € 4 million, . Hideke is considered to be one of the greatest hopes of the J League.

CLUB PARTNERSHIPS

·         Manchester City could form a partnership with PSV Eindhoven, according to the Dutch club's technical director.

Speaking to Dutch newspaper Brabants Dagblad, PSV technical director Marcel Brands said: "[The idea is to] grant the English club a right of first refusal on interesting players who will then stay with us on loan."

·        Any rumoured link up with Belgium side SK Lierse seems to be wide of the mark as Sunderland have just announced a partnership with them.

·         Djurgardens chief scout Khaled El-Ahmad has revealed two of their junior players are set for trials with City.The two clubs are now formalising a partnership.

"Two of our young players, Marijan Cosic and Christian Sivodedeov, will train with City in Week 44 (last week of October). Then we'll discuss to take one of their young players," El-Ahmad told fotbollskanalen.se.

New keeper's sign for Academy

Old News, but this name came up in conversation, as being one of two new keepers signed to the academy

http://www.nwemail.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-city-sign-barrow-keeper-1.976548?referrerPath=l

Details on the other keeper are a bit sketchy at the moment, but it is believed he is from Ireland

Friendly win at Rovers

With no scheduled Academy fixtures this weekend, a lot of Academy sides have arranged friendly fixtures. City were no different and travelled to Blackburn Rovers where they recorded a 7-3 win.

The goals came from Greg Leigh, Dominic McHale (2), Devante Cole (2), Serafim Mihaljov and an OG

Emyr Huws joins Northampton on Loan

The Cobblers have signed the highly-rated Manchester City midfield player Emyr Huws on loan until January 5.

Llanelli-born Huws is a former pupil of Rishworth school, has represented his home nation at under-17 level and has had the honour of being made captain.

“Emyr is a player we have watched over the last couple of seasons,” said manager Aidy Boothroyd. He is a very good player and someone who I think will make a big difference to our squad.

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