Premier League champions Manchester City are reportedly poised to sign 16-year-old Irish attacking sensation Michael Noonan, a target for Tottenham Hotspur.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Michael Noonan is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The St. Patrick’s Athletic attacking sensation is also a target for Tottenham Hotspur. However, the North London club will lose the race to sign the Irish prodigy, with the Premier League champions advancing talks to land the teenage wonderkid.
Who is Michael Noonan?
Michael Noonan has made his mark with his exploits for the first-team squad at St. Patrick’s Athletic. A native of Dublin, the young prospect is a striker who thrives on being a fox in the box, while his movement has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs.
The 16-year-old has been with St. Patrick’s Athletic since January 2022, joining the Irish club from Ballyoulster United. Noonan has already turned out five times thus far for the first team at St. Patrick’s Athletic while amassing three goals and one assist.
Meanwhile, the Irish attacking sensation’s exploits for St. Patrick’s Athletic have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Tottenham Hotspur recently handed a trial to the teenager, but Manchester City will soon add him to the Elite Development Squad after advancing talks to secure his services.
Premier League move beckons
Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Michael Noonan is understandable. The North London giants have a superb academy that produces top-notch footballers, although the graduation rate to the first-team squad has been low. Nevertheless, the St. Patrick’s Athletic wonderkid was an appealing target, especially after Tottenham handed him a trial this past summer, according to transfer expert John Wenham.
As for Manchester City, they have a world-class academy that regularly produces top-notch prospects. Phil Foden spearheaded the youth revolution, with Oscar Bobb, Rico Lewis, and others following in his footsteps. Recent reports have linked Manchester City with prodigies like Matias Siltanen.
Noonan will also arrive at Manchester City soon, with the Premier League champions advancing the talks to sign him from St. Patrick’s Athletic. So, the 16-year-old Irish attacking sensation will hope to be the next prodigy to graduate from the Elite Development Squad.
