Doh. This stuff happens anyway, but Brexit has ramped this stuff up to the max. Was a good article in the Athletic about City’s academy, if you haven’t seen it, @Dusic.
The “ #6 “ is an interesting one as we knew with:
1) Janewitz likely leaving
2) The likelihood of Lemina leaving
That we would probably need one.
But it never seemed to feature in Ralph’s previous interviews as he often mentioned that Stuey can fill in there.
Ralph confirmed he wanted him to stay.
On one hand, it's good management to keep the option open... But on the other, I'm amazed it was remotely an option.