Newcastle, Man Utd And Everton Battle It Out For Man City Starlet

By Chris Waugh / July 28, 2015

Newcastle United, Manchester United and Everton are all keeping prying eyes on Manchester City wonderkid Cameron Humphreys. The Daily Mail claims that the 16-year-old centre-back, who has impressed during Man City's pre-season tour to Australia, is interesting the Sky Blues' Premier League rivals - and that both Man Utd and Newcastle are ready to offer the defender a contract once he turns 17. Formerly of Oldham Athletic's academy, Humphreys originally became frustrated with life at the Lancashire club and gave up the dream of playing professionally to return to Sunday League football - until Man City tempted him back. Having started against both Melbourne City and Real Madrid during pre-season, it is clear that Manuel Pellegrini rates Humphreys highly. Yet the Magpies, the Red Devils and the Toffees appear to believe they have a good chance of signing the centre-back once his scholar's contract at Eastlands ends, according to this article. In fact, so impressive has Humphreys' development been, he played for England's Under-17 side at the end age of just 14. Humphreys, who can also cover in at right-back, represented the Young Lions at the 2013 Nordic Tournament and captained his nation to a Victory Shield win over Scotland last November. His two-year scholarship at Man City finishes at the end of the 2015-16 campaign. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow whatculture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.