Bristol City hoping to sign Greg Cunningham from Manchester City
Bristol City are hoping to conclude the signing of Greg Cunningham from Premier League champions Manchester City within the next few days.
The 21-year-old defender was at Ashton Gate this week putting the final touches to a permanent transfer after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.
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Greg Cunningham
Cunningham passed a medical examination in Bristol before returning to Manchester and must now agree personal terms.
Negotiations are continuing and City manager Derek McInnes hopes to have the deal tied up before his players report back for pre-season training next week. A Republic of Ireland international, Cunningham looks set to become McInnes's second summer signing, following midfielder Jody Morris into Ashton Gate.
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If confirmed, his arrival will bring an end to City's long search for a left-back to replace veteran campaigner Jamie McAllister, who was released after six seasons with the Robins.
Born and raised in County Galway, Cunningham joined Manchester City's academy in 2004 and signed a four-year professional contract after graduating in 2010.
Although he made his first-team debut for City in a 4-2 victory over Scunthorpe United in the FA Cup in January 2010 and featured in a Premier League game against Birmingham a few months later, he remained well down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium and spent the last couple of seasons on loan at Leicester and Nottingham Forest.
In the 2010-11 campaign, Cunningham's spell at Leicester was cut short by serious injury when he fractured his tibia in a collision with Hull City defender Liam Rosenior, having made just 13 appearances for the Foxes. But he fared better after he joined Forest in October last year and caught McInnes's eye when he kept Robins winger Albert Adomah quiet in a Championship match at Ashton Gate in December.
Cunningham's loan at the City Ground was later extended until the end of the season and he made 27 starts in all for the Midlands club, impressing manager Steve Cotterill.
Forest were keen to sign Cunningham on a permanent basis, but it looks as though they have been beaten to his signature by City.
McInnes has made no secret of his desire to recruit a left-back since he took over at Ashton Gate in October last year.
But his hands were effectively tied by his predecessor, Keith Millen's, decision to sign Ryan McGivern on a season-long loan from Manchester City. McGivern returned to Lancashire at the end of last season, McAllister was shown the door and Cunningham now represents the future.
A good athlete, Cunningham has the pace and power to attack down the left flank. Standing at 6ft, he is also strong in defence.
Comments
by Tommy69
Saturday, July 07 2012, 6:30PM
“Up The *as .....................................................
You said it i8city, not me.”
by i8city
Saturday, July 07 2012, 8:14AM
“nor me tommy lets hope its the same result as last time up the gas”
by Tommy69
Friday, July 06 2012, 10:27PM
“"i8city"
You're a bigger idiot than TurkeyGas, why don't you go and join him over there ?
You might even find yourself a boyfriend.
Really can't wait till Aug 4th.”
by redferryman1
Friday, July 06 2012, 7:40PM
“i8city
In many ways, you pay us the ultimate compliment by taking the trouble to read articles about the 'One Team In Bristol'.
Not only do you read the articles, but you then reflect and 'think' (of course, I use the term in it's loosest sense!) about a response. You are funny!
You also seem to have more than a passing knowledge of City's playing squad by your reference to McGivern...so you DO take an interest in the City. I must confess, I haven't got the foggiest idea who the Rovers play at full-back - because the Gas (whose nick name, I believe, is the Gas?) are not very interesting! Conversely, you appear to know all about McGivern! Do you know any otherCity players? Bet you do! Bet you are a little tease, too! Yet another compliment which you pay us. Thank you.
We wouldn't expect a clever nor objective response (if you were either, you would probably be a threat to the public, and probably the younger members of your family!). But thanks for your contribution....we look forward to your next instalment any time soon!”
by johnbristol3
Friday, July 06 2012, 7:11PM
“I8city , just thought i would let you know , there announcing a new signing for the gas on there page, i will talk you through how to get there,
Go othe sports tab above , and select Bristol Rovers , then get your mum or dad to read it out to you , i bet they could turn it into a bedtime story for you.”
by JohnJames
Friday, July 06 2012, 9:21AM
“Great news about Marvin's recovery.”
by i8city
Friday, July 06 2012, 8:58AM
“if forest or man city dont want him you might as well give him a go could be another mcgivern”
by AussieGeorge
Thursday, July 05 2012, 10:53PM
“Many years ago 'Tw-ts" like i8city were sent to Oz, these days we stop them arriving.
At least if he's on the keyboard he's not playing with himself.”
by Frankclack
Thursday, July 05 2012, 8:20PM
“I'm almost whistling "Just a wee doch an doris".
Right age, good pedigree, not a has-been or never was, and could be anything.
Well done D Mc.
This suggests that you are going to give it a go and put your reputation on the line and under the circumstances we shouldn't expect more.
P.S. And I don't agree with the snide comments about McGivern. He was a young man who was given a contract by Man. City and promptly shipped out into a club battling against relegation. He did his best under the circumstances.”
by piledriver
Thursday, July 05 2012, 7:27PM
“Excellent signing-Now stay calm everyone while we sign some more before the season starts in six weeks time.”