Angus Gunn seems pointless, particularly if NYCFC are after Meara, as that would make Gunn 2nd or (most likely) 3rd choice. City wouldn't let a promising youngster go 3000 miles to sit on the bench and train on much less impressive training facilities and with no youth team for him to compete in.
Facey's a possibility, he will probably never make it at City, but he's a young lad from Manchester, he's a big 6ft plus centre-back, strong in the challenge and good on the ball.
Albert Rusnak won't happen. He is currently scheduled to stay on loan at Cambuur until January, when he's highly to make a move permanently.
Devante Cole is possible, he has been very good for Barnsley and I'm sure they would want to keep him for as llong as possible. His loan expires in January which is just in time for NYC. He is very Welbeck-esque; tall, stong very fast, but lacks decision making sometimes.
For me, the more likely options are:
Mathias Bossaerts - CB/RB - 18 - Solid, defensively sound centre-back, who can play right-back due to his pace and adventure. He played a couple of times for the City first team in pre-season and looked reasonably comfortable. Not a player that I think will make it at City, but he's highly rated by the club. I think he would do well in MLS though.
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Kean Bryan - DM - 18 - Tough tackling midfielder, been at City since he was a kid. Born and raised in Manchester. He's the captain of Vieira's EDS (reserves) side, he is comfortable on the ball and very good at breaking up play. Nothing flash, just does his job quietly and efficiently.
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Brandon Barker - RW/LW - 18 - Probably the biggest talent of these 6. Many City fans have called for him to join the first team squad. He is fast, skilfull and gets a very good amount of goals from wide positions. He has been the EDS's star player this season (particularly in the u19's Champions League), after all of the biggest young names left on loan (Rekik, Denayer, Cole, Lopes, Fofana).
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Bersant Celina - AM/ST - 18 - Another great talent, who has been on very good form recently in the EDS, in a new lone centre forward role, playing there in the absence of Jose Pozo who was promoted to the first team squad. He recently came off the bench to score twice vs Bayern Munich under 19s. He's a great finisher but also a great passer in midfield. Not to mention he's a free-kick specialist and a full Kosovan international.
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Jordi Hiwula - ST - 18 - A pure goalscorer, a poacher. Born and raised in Manchester, Hiwula has bags of potential and can score all types of goals. He's good in the air, good 1 on 1, and has decent strike from distance. He seems to be the top goalscorer at every youth level when he plays.
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Godsway Donyoh - ST/RW - 20 - He's been heavily linked with NYCFC already. I can't say I've seen him play much, but he seems to have a turn of pace and a good strike. Not dissimilar to Zardes at LAG.
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