10 Manchester City academy stars to watch out for

SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 15: Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City and Stephen Kingsley of Swanseae City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

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FLEETWOOD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Sadou Diallo of England U18 during the international friendly match between England U18 and Italy U18 at Highbury Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Fleetwood, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clint Hughes/Getty Images) /

Sadou Diallo

Sadou Diallo has been dubbed the “English Yaya Toure“. Not a bad comparison by any means.

An England youth international, via Guinea, towering defensive midfielder Diallo’s powerful runs from deep are very reminiscent of the Ivorian star at his prime. Fans will be hoping that teenager Diallo can hit the heady heights of the iconic African central midfielder.

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