Exclusive: Man City could sell Jayden Braaf in January transfer window

straight to your inboxManchester City plan to keep hold of their young players training with the first team rather than sending them out on loan in the January transfer window. Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Tommy Doyle have been with Pep Guardiola's squad since the beginning of last season, while Cole Palmer is among the teenagers to have moved up since the training ground reopened for Project Restart in May.

which is due to be announced tomorrow. As well as that, the Trotters are closing in on a deal to sign former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee.

straight to your inboxManchester City make the trip to Chelsea this evening looking to get 2021 off to the best possible start.Pep Guardiola's side have not played since Boxing Day due to Monday's game against Everton being postponed after a Covid-19 outbreak. It means it is a guessing game over how City will line up later today, with three unknown players set to miss the game due to positive tests.

The Trotters are working to bring players in over the course of the next month. One deal which is close to getting over the line is that for former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee.

straight to your inboxManchester City are set to welcome some new arrivals in the January transfer window but are unlikely to do any major first team business.The Blues swooped in recent months to sign two highly-rated prospects: Partizan winger Filip Stevanovic joins for £6m while Gremio midfielder Diego Rosa will cost an initial £5.2m in a deal that could rise to £23m.

Wanderers are closing in on finalising a deal for former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee. Evatt also believes the club is close to confirming a loan deal for a player, which is expected to be announced early this month.Though Evatt has not named the player in question, there has been speculation that Swansea City defender Declan John is wanted by Wanderers on loan.

direct to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City will be handed the opportunity to strengthen their squads when the January transfer window opens in a matter of days.United will welcome Amad Diallo to the club after agreeing a deal to sign the 18-year-old on deadline day in October. Last season, Bruno Fernandes ' deal was the headline transfer activity from Manchester, although rumours about a deal for Jadon Sancho have gone quiet since the summer.

Wanderers boss has previously said that he feels the squad is three to four players light. And work has been taking place to ensure new arrivals come into the squad.

Wanderers manager believes there will be both incomings and outgoings at the University of Bolton Stadium next month, with Evatt previously believing the Trotters squad is 'three or four light'. There has been movement with players leaving the club already this month with full-back Liam Gordon heading out on loan to National League side Dagenham & Redbridge.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe January transfer window is around the corner and Manchester United will be linked with a host of players as per usual.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola suggested that the financial consequences of the pandemic will prevent Manchester City from buying a striker in the January transfer window.The Blues were interested in signing a forward in summer but with money being used elsewhere to strengthen to defence - Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake arrived at a combined cost of more than £100m - and the club making a conscious effort to keep net spend down the decision was taken not to add another marquee forward.Sergio

straight to your inboxHarry Redknapp is tipping Manchester City to sign a striker in the January transfer window. The former Tottenham boss was on punditry duty for City 's 1-0 win at Southampton and discussed their season so far - and the challenges they are currently facing.