Manchester City's ownership might be on high alert, as New York City FC's young talent, 20-year-old winger Julian Fernandez, has openly expressed his desire to play for Liverpool.
The City Football Group (CFG) encompasses both the Premier League giants and the Major League Soccer team. CFG is part of the Abu Dhabi United Group, which took over New York City in May 2013, nearly five years after acquiring City.
The global football conglomerate manages an impressive portfolio of 13 clubs, including Girona, Mumbai City FC, and Melbourne City.
In practice, City has sometimes utilised its network, having previously sold Yangel Herrera to sister club Girona and loaned Yan Couto to the same Spanish outfit. READ MORE: Man City have seven injury concerns for Wolves as Pep Guardiola provides fresh update READ MORE: Pep Guardiola breaks silence on Man City future after England approach It stands to reason that CFG would prefer their standout performers across the globe to favour a move to Etihad Stadium if they show potential for English top-flight play.
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