Ligue 1 giants working on a loan-to-buy deal for Manchester City right-back

While the ‘Salford Silva’ looked set for first-team minutes at City in the 2022/23 campaign, fierce competition in midfield meant a temporary switch to Bramall Lane could guarantee the talent some well-deserved playing time.

One young player who should already have been a part of the Sky Blues’ list of young loanees is none other Issa Kabore.

Considering the fact that the 21-year-old was one of Ligue 1’s standout right-backs for Troyes during the previous campaign, it would be a shame to see his time out on the pitch experience a significant dip at the Etihad Stadium.

The starlet proved his mettle at international level for Burkina Faso as well, being recognised as the Best Young Player at the 2021 African Cup of Nations.

However, it seems as if a new club are finally willing to bank on the highly-rated defender’s talents, after an arduous wait around his plans for next season.

Additionally, he says it remains unknown whether a buy option will be included in the deal for the prodigy so far.

Further details claim that talks between both clubs are progressing positively, to the extent that the deal could be finalised by this weekend.

That was further confirmed be Le Equipe, who say they are working on a loan-to-buy deal - instead of a straight loan.

It has been stated that the move for Kabore will only transpire after Lirola’s sale is sanctioned by the club.

Finishing only second behind Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 last term, the move could be a major step-up for the youngster, who was ultimately the bright spark at 15th placed Troyes.

With the chance of playing his football for a team set to compete for the league title in France as well as partake in the Champions League next season, a switch could do wonders for Issa Kabore’s development.