Divine Mukasa of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford

Leicester City would be signing a “very promising young player” if they can complete a loan deal for Manchester City’s Divine Mukasa before the transfer deadline.

It’s believed that City and Man City have agreed a deal for the 18-year-old, who now must decide if he wants to spend the second half of the campaign at the King Power Stadium.

City’s interim boss Andy King confirmed the teenager was a player that the club are pursuing, and that he’s been watched closely by the recruitment team.

The England Under-19 international made his senior Man City debut in September and has now made six outings for Pep Guardiola’s side, registering two assists.

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At youth level this season, he’s scored seven goals in 13 games, including a hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in the Uefa Youth League.

Primarily an attacking midfielder, Mukasa has played up front and in a deeper midfield role,...