Stoke City are increasingly confident of winning the race to sign Manchester City Under-23’s striker Liam Delap on loan, as reported by Football League World.
Enjoying a fantastic season for Manchester City and the Manchester City Under-23’s side, the 18-year-old registered 36 goal contributions in 27 fixtures; 30 goals and six assists [Transfermarkt].
Of course, the youngster scored in his senior debut for the Citizens in a 2-1 win over Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup third round last September [BBC].
Now, those behind the scenes at the Britannia Stadium believe that Stoke City are in pole position to land Delap on a loan deal [Football League World].
In light of this news, loads of Manchester City diehards took to Twitter to discuss the latest developments.
Manchester City FC fans react:
Replying to popular Manchester City fan outlet City Xtra, here is what some fans had to say about the proposed loan deal:
“I can’t see how a loan to Stoke is a good move”
Credit: @JoshThomasMcfc”Should loan him out to a premier league club instead of bloody Stoke”Credit: @ChrisTomz123″You can’t loan Liam, let’s get serious.”Credit: @StevePanyako”No chance”Credit: @DaveBarrieNash”Nooooooooooooo”Credit: @adl0133″NOOOOOOOO”Credit: @sankul_pandeyIn other news, a former Manchester City player has endorsed a move for a lethal poacher.