Manchester City transfer news: Zack Steffen to complete 7m move… but work permit issue could mean he’s immediately loaned out

Manchester City transfer news: Zack Steffen to complete 7m move… but work permit issue could mean he’s immediately loaned out
Premier League champions Manchester City are expected to complete the signing of Major League Soccer’s goalkeeper of the year Zack Steffen from Columbus Crew SC.Steffen, 23, will cost in the region of 7m, but that fee could rise to as high as 9m if certain incentives are met.Zack Steffen is set to join Premier League champions Manchester City2
Zack Steffen is set to join Premier League champions Manchester City
On Thursday the youngster completed his medical and signed on the dotted line for Pep Guardiolas men.However, City cannot officially complete the deal until the January transfer window opens, although it could be a while before Steffen is challenging for a starting berth at City.Its unclear at this stage whether the United States goalkeeper will be granted a UK work permit imminently.He may stand a better chance reapplying in the summer after the completion of the Gold Cup, where he is expected to line up as his countrys No 1.Steffen, 23, in action for the United States against Brazil in an international friendly back in September2
Steffen, 23, in action for the United States against Brazil in an international friendly back in September

ZACK STEFFEN'S CAREER STATS

Age – 23Place of Birth – Coatesville, Pensylvannia, USAClub – Columbus Crew SCAppearances – 86 club gamesHonours – MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award (2018), MLS Best XI (2018)International caps – 6Want to know more about the talented keeper? Read talkSPORT’s Jackson Cole’s scout report on the soon-to-be Manchester City man.His former Columbus Crew boss, Greg Berhalter, is currently in charge of the senior team.Steffen, who has played six times for his country, will go out on loan if he cannot acquire a work permit next month.La Liga outfit Girona are reportedly are leading the race to sign the keeper on a short-term deal, with French club Nice managed by Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira also another potential destination.The transfer fee shelved out for Steffen will shatter the previous record set for an MLS goalkeeper when Tim Howard joined Manchester United for 2.6m from MetroStars in 2003.

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