Manchester City starlet Chidiebere Nwakali’s elder brother Allwell has claimed that the Citizens turned down an approach from Celtic regarding the his sibling.
The 19-year-old, who joined Manchester City’s youth set-up from Nigerian outfit Shuttle Sports Academy in January 2014, is currently on a loan spell at IK Start.
Nwakali’s loan deal with the Norwegian club is due to expire in the coming weeks and the defensive midfielder-cum-defender is yet to take a call on his future.
The Nigerian recently travelled to Manchester as the youngster’s representatives want him to start playing for the Etihad Stadium outfit.
However, Celtic, who recently appointed Brendan Rodgers as their new manager, made an approach to sign Nwakali last week, with Manchester City turning it down.
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“Celtic wanted to sign Chidiebere last week, they approached Manchester City but the club gave them a negative response”, Allwell Nwakali was quoted as saying by the Herald Scotland.
“He was in Manchester to see the officials after he was given a two-week break by IK Start to find out if he will take part in pre-season.
"We are working hard for him to start playing for Man City."
Nwakali, who is yet to make his first team debut for Manchester City, has also had loan stints at Malaga B and Girona.
He has represented Nigeria up to Under-20 level.
Manchester City's Patrick Roberts is currently on a loan deal at Celtic.
