According to Football Insider, Manchester City are likely to finalize the signing of Leeds wonder Finley Gorman after reaching a full agreement on a record-breaking deal of £1.2 million.
Following months of negotiations with the Championship club, the 15-year-old is expected to join the Premier League giants.
The Citizens had achieved a full agreement with the Whites for the prodigy, as Football Insider revealed last month (15 November), but the transaction is now poised to be confirmed.
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Leeds have accepted the seven-figure bid for the attacking midfielder, which is a record transfer fee for a 15-year-old.
Gorman will sign on an initial scholarship at the Etihad which will then be converted into a professional deal when he is eligible at the age of 17.
Daniel Farke’s side are unhappy to see the youth talent depart Elland Road and held extensive talks to try and persuade him to stay at the club.
But Pep Guardiola’s side made a concerted move behind the scenes to secure the youngster, who made up his mind on the move after visiting the Premier League champions’ state-of-the-art training complex.
Gorman is considered one of Leeds’ best young prospects and has made five appearances in the under-18s Premier League this season, bagging two goals and one assist.
He has also featured for England’s under-16 side this season and earned starts in friendlies against Italy and France, making his debut at this level aged just 14.
Leeds sit third in the second division after their emphatic 4-0 win over second-place Ipswich Town on Saturday (23 December).
Man City sit fifth in the Premier League after their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace and next face Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday (27 December).
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