Leeds United teenager reportedly set for British record transfer to Manchester City — YEP 13/11/23
Manchester City have reportedly agreed a fee for Leeds United academy prospect Finley Gorman which is expected to make the teenager the most expensive 15-year-old in British transfer history.
By Joe Donnohue
As reported by The Athletic, Gorman is set to join the
academy setup at the Etihad Campus in Manchester after a fee was agreed for the
youngster. A seven-figure sum is said to have been negotiated, which could make
Gorman the most expensive 15-year-old in British transfer history.
The YEP initially reported City had made contact last month
while a number of other clubs, including Newcastle United, were understood to
hold an interest in the Leeds attacker. Gorman has featured heavily for the
Under-18s this season at Thorp Arch, whilst also representing England at
Under-16 level prior to his 15th birthday.
Born in 2008, the attacking midfielder primarily operates
from the right-wing and was recently the subject of a viral video, showcasing
the youngster’s skills during junior fixtures. He is regarded by academy
sources at Thorp Arch as one of Leeds' most exciting prospects in recent
history.
This summer, City signed English youth international pair
Harrison Parker and Luca Fletcher from Manchester United and Reading,
respectively, in deals reportedly worth close to £1 million in compensation.
Gorman's fee is expected to surpass that sum.
Leeds are unable to offer Gorman a professional contract
until his 17th birthday, which is still just under two years away. City,
meanwhile, boast one of the most accomplished youth football setups in the
world.
