Manchester United are set to lose a 17-year-old wonderkid to rivals Manchester City – just as he closes in on the first-team squad.
Harrison Parker is said to be on the brink of signing an agreement with City two years after the central defender joined the Old Trafford club from Arsenal. Born in 2006, Parker is set to link up with the ambitious City talent as the plan for long into the future.
The decision will come as a blow to Erik ten Hag following a poor run of form after he admitted that he doesn't know if there is a leak in the dressing room. News of Parker's transfer came from Fabrizio Romano, who adds that Divine Mukasa is set to join City from West Ham.
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When Romano first hinted at the transfer back in July, a United fan said: "This should never be allowed to happen." A second added: "I understand that professionally you have better conditions, but going to a rival awful."
It has been reported that Parker was wanted by four other top clubs before choosing City, rejecting a record deal for a youth player from United. Parker's decision might well have come down to chances of silverware, with City winning four of the last five Premier League titles including a Treble last season.
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Although United won the League Cup under Ten Hag last time out, early struggles suggest that domestic and Champions League glory might be beyond their reach.
Guardiola said after City's under 18 and under 21 sides won their third double in a row last season: "Our Under-18s have again done something special this season
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"To defend the title they have won in the last two seasons and experience the pressure of a final shows the outstanding mentality of all players and staff.
"The way they have played, taking the game to their opponents and always looking to score more goals, is a great display of the football we want to play at City.
“I want to say a huge congratulations to [under18s boss] Ben [Wilkinson], his staff and all the players. Make the most of this special moment, I know it has taken a lot of hard work!"
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