Manchester City hoping for work permit for Nigerian starlet Kelechi Iheanacho

The youngster, who was voted the best player at the Under-17 World Cup, has already agreed terms to join City

Manchester City hope to get a work permit for Nigerian starlet Kelechi Iheanacho – voted the best player at the Under-17 World Cup, reports Alan Nixon in the Sunday People.

The youngster, who scored six goals in the tournament, including one in the 3-0 final win over Mexico, has agreed terms to join City.

But they still face a battle to bring him in, although they claim he is a ‘special talent’ and will have strong evidence to back it up.

In other transfer news, City will resist any attempt from Italy to take Stevan Jovetic on loan - even though the Montenegrin striker is struggling to settle at the Etihad.