The moneybags have stressed that the highly rated starlet is part of coach Manuel Pellegrini’s plans.
Iheanacho is highly regarded by manager, Manuel Pellegrini, so much so that he was allowed to train with the Argentina National Team before the friendly with Portugal last month.
“Kelechi Iheanacho has been in England training with the first team of Manchester City,” a source told SL10.ng.
“When Argentina met Portugal in November, the Argentina national team trained with a shadow eleven, not the regulars you see on television, and Iheanacho was among those selected.”
With no caps for the Super Eagles, the 18-year-old’s future at the Etihad Stadium is hanging in the balance due to red tape, but the Citizens are hoping to invoke the Premier League special talent clause to complete the transfer.
“We are optimistic that Iheanacho will get a work permit, that is what everyone is looking forward to. He should be able to prove his mettle and break into the first team,” added the source.
“Manuel Pellegrini wants him which is important. He has to be considered as a special talent to get a work permit. Man City are not prepared to loan him to another team.
“They don’t have a Plan A, B or C for Iheanacho. The club want him.”
Iheanacho, who has been called up to the Nigeria Under 23s, has been linked with New York City and KV Mechelen in the last few months.
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