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Manchester City: Stoke City want to sign Liam Delap on loan
Stoke City want to sign Manchester City starlet Liam Delap on loan this summer, according to The Athletic’s Dan Sheldon.
The Lowdown: Southampton’s offer
Last week The Athletic reported that Man City had rejected a £16m bid from Southampton for the 19-year-old striker.
Saints are long-term admirers of the England U19 international, who signed a new three-year deal at the Etihad last year.
He has made two appearances in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The Latest: Sheldon’s news
Sheldon has shared an update on the speculation surrounding Delap’s rumoured City departure.
Taking to Twitter, the reliable journalist claimed: “Stoke City want to sign Manchester City forward Liam Delap on loan. No option to buy.
“They are one of several clubs interested in the 19-year-old.
“MCFC do not want to sell & have already turned down a £16m bid from Southampton.”
The Verdict: Limited minutes at City
The Blues striker will be weighing up his options ahead of the new Premier League season.
With minutes limited in Guardiola’s star-studded XI, Delap is not expected to receive a lot of game time in the English top-flight during this year’s campaign.
As a result, a loan move away for the season could be hugely beneficial for the 19-year-old, who has been hailed by the City boss for having ‘special qualities’.
Liam’s father, Rory, played for Stoke between 2007 and 2013, where he was a key member of the side who achieved promotion to the Premier League (via The Athletic).
With the familiarity of Stoke, a loan switch to the Championship outfit could be the easiest transition to make in securing regular minutes playing first-team football.
