Cavan Sullivan to Manchester City?

The Philadelphia Union has reached an agreement on transfer terms with Manchester City to send 14-year-old academy player Cavan Sullivan to Manchester when he turns 18, say sources briefed on the deal, who added that the agreement is heavy on add-ons and includes a sell-on percentage.

In the meantime, Sullivan is finalizing an MLS homegrown contract with the Union that will keep him stateside until his move across the Atlantic. Sources say the homegrown deal is the richest in MLS history. Sullivan will be eligible to debut for the Union first team once it is signed.

The Union agreed with City that it would send Sullivan to a City Football Group side elsewhere in Europe if his development surpasses MLS before his 18th birthday, sources say.

The Athletic previously reported City was finalizing an agreement for Sullivan that would send him first to Belgian second-division side Lommel SK at 16 before moving on to City at 18. After discussions between all parties, a new agreement for his development and compensation to the Union was reached for Sullivan to stay in Philly.

EXCL: Manchester City are closing in on deal to sign American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan, deal agreed!

2009 born talent set to join MCFC in the next years from Ph. Union despite Real, BVB, Bayern interest.

City Academy, doing excellent job on talents.

Here we go, soon.

Manchester City agreed on deal to sign American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan two weeks ago, just waiting to get it signed.

Matter of time then… here we go.

What makes Philadelphia Union product & Man City bound Cavan Sullivan so special?

"He’s not fake tough. He’s fearless," said a Union source
"He's a diamond," said a high-ranking U.S. Soccer official
"He'll be an MLS player at age 15," said a City source

On a December in the desert in Arizona, the best young players in the United States gathered to compete in MLS Next Fest, an end-of-year tournament for all MLS academies.

The games were lively and packed with scouts, agents and other players — but at last year’s event, one particular pitch would always attract significantly more spectators with their phones out, trying to capture moments of brilliance.

That pitch was wherever 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan was showcasing his talents for Philadelphia Union.

By the time Sullivan turns 18, he may be lining up in City blue.

American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan to Manchester City, here we go!

Deal agreed as revealed weeks ago and now all the documents being signed with Philadelphia Union. Fee close to $1m + many add-ons.

2009 talent will join MCFC in the next years.

Exclusive story, confirmed.