Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox When chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak spoke of the successes of Manchester City's academy production line, he focussed on Phil Foden and three other first team-ready players.
But he will know more than anyone of the revenue-generating power of academy and scouting network for players who will never even reach the first team.
City have made a name for themselves in signing the world's best young talent, giving them first team opportunities through their network of sister and feeder clubs, and selling them on for profit.
Some players might come back to haunt them, and others might flop, however there are enough talents out on loan in Europe and beyond
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