Manchester City want to rival the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United for the signing of Fulham’s teenage sensation Patrick Roberts this summer.
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Man City transfer news
The Premier League champions look in urgent need of revamping their squad after a disappointing season that will almost certainly see them surrender their crown to current league leaders Chelsea.
One issue that manager Manuel Pellegrini needs to address at the Etihad Stadium is a lack of homegrown talent, with Roberts an ideal signing as he fits the bill as an exciting English youngster.
The 18-year-old has become a first-team regular in the Championsip for Fulham this season, and his talent has now caught City’s eye, according to the Daily Express.
Roberts currently earns just £5000 per week at Craven Cottage and can earn a huge pay rise if he makes the step up to the Premier League with City, who will be given funds to build a better squad for next season.