If there’s one club who surely won’t be a fan of any more changes to the homegrown rules, it’s Manchester City, who face putting out a painfully average-looking side side next season if they are forced to buy English!
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Here’s a possible City XI with five of their rumoured English targets, including Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling as probably the only decent one of the lot…
GK: Joe Hart
An England player already on the books at the Etihad Stadium, Joe Hart remains in goal for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.
DR: Pablo Zabaleta
An undroppable player, Argentine right-back Pablo Zabaleta stays in at right-back for City next term.
DL: Aaron Cresswell
After an impressive season at West Ham United, Aaron Cresswell is being linked with a move to City as an improvement at left-back, though is he really better than Gael Clichy or Aleksandar Kolarov?
DC: Vincent Kompany
Despite some poor form this season, Vincent Kompany may still earn another chance as first choice in defence for City next year.
DC: Eliaquim Mangala
A big-money signing still taking time to settle in, Eliaquim Mangala remains a big talent who should improve and be clear first choice next season.
MC: Jack Wilshere
Linked with a surprise move from Arsenal, Jack Wilshere is another homegrown talent who could be brought in at the Etihad Stadium after struggling to reach his potential for the Gunners.
MC: Yaya Toure
Still an important player for City, Yaya Toure should partner Wilshere in what could potentially be a great midfield partnership.
AMR: James Ward-Prowse
An exciting young player on the books at Southampton, England Under-21 international James Ward-Prowse is reportedly wanted by City in a £20m move this summer.
AML: Raheem Sterling
Tipped to be leaving Liverpool, Raheem Sterling could be an excellent homegrown addition to the City squad next season, surely becoming instant first choice in the attacking midfield area.
AMC: David Silva
Still an important member of this City team, Spanish playmaker David Silva should stay as part of the midfield, just behind the main striker.
FC: Danny Ings
An extremely uninspiring target, Burnley’s young English striker Danny Ings has been linked with the club. Meanwhile, Sergio Aguero is a £70m target for Real Madrid…ouch.
