Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City join the chase for Everton's teen ace Jack Rodwell
Manchester City have joined the queue of top clubs showing interest in Everton prodigy Jack Rodwell.[LNB]Sportsmail revealed last week that champions Manchester United have identified the Everton midfielder as a long-term target, with manager Sir Alex Ferguson asking about Rodwell's personality and prospects.[LNB] Star of the future: Jack Rodwell has been watched by the Premier League big boys[LNB]Now it has emerged that City manager Mark Hughes is sending scouts to most Everton games to monitor the 18-year-old's progress.[LNB]Rodwell is playing as a central midfielder under David Moyes but has been tipped as a top-class central defender of the future and it is this versatility that has made him such an attractive target for the country's leading clubs.[LNB]Hughes is looking for more defensive players after seeing his team's expensive attacking talent undermined this season by uncertainties and deficiencies at the back.[LNB]It is unlikely that Rodwell will be targeted by City as early as January, but a bid next summer is a distinct possibility. [LNB]Rodwell played for Everton's Under 18s when he was 14 and made his Premier League debut in March last year. He has made 27 appearances for the club so far.[LNB] Everton whizkid Jack Rodwell eyeing sweet revenge mission against BenficaDizzy City star Ireland thought he was close to death in Fulham clashMANCHESTER CITY FC
