Target: Jack Rodwell is wanted by Manchester City
Manchester City are signing Everton midfielder
Jack Rodwell for £15million.
The 21-year-old has impressed since breaking into the
Toffees team and Roberto Mancini believes he is worth a
gamble.
An Everton statement read: 'Everton have agreed an
undisclosed fee with Manchester City for the transfer of Jack
Rodwell.
'The midfielder is set to undergo a medical with the
Premier League champions on Sunday.'
Rodwell impressed the Italian manager when City lost 2-0
at home to Everton in March 2010, and again as he shackled David
Silva for much of the his side's visit to the Ethiad last
season.
The Barclays Premier League champions have moved quickly,
with both Chelsea and Manchester United also
interested.
Rodwell will join a busy midfield which already boasts
Gareth Barry, Nigel de Jong and star man Yaya
Toure.
City want to acquire young British talent in order to fit
in with Premier League regulations about homegrown
players.
Mancini is interested in Swansea winger Scott Sinclair for
the same reasons.
