Revealed: Man City’s 2025 plan for future USMNT star Cavan Sullivan - with $5m transfer from MLS to Premier League for 15-year-old wonderkid already agreed

At 15 years of age, the hottest of prospects cannot complete a move to England until he turns 18. That will happen in September 2027, at which point the youngster will be cleared to finalise a deal that is worth an initial $5 million (£7m).

For now, the youngest player to feature in a MLS fixture - having made his debut at the age of 14 years and 293 days - remains on the books of the Philadelphia Union. They are hoping to benefit from his obvious potential over the next couple of years.

City, though, have already welcomed Sullivan to the Etihad Stadium on a couple of occasions, as he gets a good look at his future home. They are hoping to welcome the teenager onto their books again this summer.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said: “Understand Manchester City are planning for talent Cavan Sullivan to begin training in July, work in progress with Philadelphia Union. Sullivan, developing very well and seen as one of best young players worldwide. He will officially join Man City in 2027.”

Sullivan has previously said of his impending move to England: “I always watch Manchester City. They’re like every kid’s dream team. For them to come together and agree on something… I sat with my family and my agents and we decided that it was the best plan.”

Pep Guardiola is busy piecing together long-term plans at the Etihad, with City in need of a refresh following an uncharacteristically testing 2024-25 campaign. Sullivan will form part of those plans at some stage, by which point he should have the experience under his belt that allows an immediate impact in the Premier League to be made.