Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox Liam Delap will be promoted to the Manchester City first-team squad on a full-time basis next season.
The striker will train every day with Pep Guardiola 's staff after a stunning season in which he scored on his Blues debut, made his Premier League bow, and has bagged 20 goals in 15 games.
The Blues are still exploring the possibility of signing another striker, with club legend Sergio Aguero leaving this summer on a free transfer.
But the prices being quoted for their number one target Erling Haaland are prohibitive, according to Guardiola. Even if they do bring someone else in, 18-year-old Delap will take the step up, rather than be sent
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