John Kennedy has told Manchester City that Patrick Roberts will return to the Etihad a better player if they sanction another loan deal for the winger at Celtic.
The 20-year-old Englishman was determined to fight for his place in Pep Guardiola’s team after an 18-month stint at Parkhead.
However, despite enjoying game time in City’s summer tour of the USA, Guardiola has informed the youngster that he still feels his development is best served by another season elsewhere.
Roberts has told City chiefs his preferred option is Glasgow but the club’s desire for him to taste life at the likes of Southampton has led to an impasse.