Manchester City midfielder Jacob Davenport heads to Burton Albion on loan – City Watch

Manchester City midfielder Jacob Davenport heads to Burton Albion on loan

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Dujon Sterling of Chelsea is tackled by Jacob Davenport of Manchester City during the FA Youth Cup Final – Second Leg match between Chelsea v Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough has agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign highly-rated midfielder Jacob Davenport on loan for the rest of the season.

Davenport, 19, was City’s U18s Player of the Year in 2016 and Pep Guardiola is thought to be a big admirer of his talents.

This will be the former England under-18 international’s first foray into the senior game, and while many head to the third tier to start, Jacob is joining a Championship side.

Burton are rock bottom of England’s second tier but only 3 points separates them in 24th spot from Barnsley in 19th so there is everything to play for, and Davenport will hope to get game time at the Pirelli Stadium.

✍️ #BAFC have signed Jacob Davenport on loan from @ManCity until the end of the season ⤵️sXTJ2tHE2R pic.twitter.com/VbmPlttsTm

— Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) January 31, 2018