17-year-old ‘top talent’ has left Everton to join Manchester City - reports

Emilio Lawrence has completed his move to Manchester City from Everton, according to reports.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the attacking midfielder has now joined the Premier League champions’ youth set-up from Goodison Park.

Lawrence, 17, scored six goals and provided three assists for the Toffees’ under-18s last season. Then aged 16, he also made four appearances for the under-23s.

It was reported over the summer that Lawrence was expected to join City.

He’s not played for Everton or City this season as negotiations have seemingly been ongoing. Now Lawrence is said to have finally made the switch.

Romano wrote on Twitter: “Manchester City have finally signed top talent Emilio Lawrence after long negotiations. It’s done — as deal has been signed, medical completed. #MCFC Lawrence joins City from #EFC, he was also part of the U23 team last season. Big statement by City to sign more top talents.”

Everton will be owed a compensation fee for Lawrence from City.