Lincoln City have made their first January signing after snapping up Manchester City youngster Morgan Rogers on loan for the rest of the season.
The talented attacker can play anywhere across a front three and will certainly add further pace and creativity to an already excellent Lincoln attack. Michael Appleton is continuing to use his strong links with other clubs to attract the brightest talents.
Lincoln City Sign Highly Rated Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers Joins on Loan From Manchester City
The talented teenager has inked a loan deal until the end of the season. He arrives determined to help Lincoln’s promotion bid. The Imps sit top of League One, four points clear of second-placed Portsmouth.
Rogers began his career at West Bromwich Albion, making his senior debut aged just 16 against Brighton & Hove Albion. His impressive performances in the Baggies youth setup caught the eye of Manchester City. City quickly snapped him up in 2019 and has spent the past year training and playing for City’s academy teams.
This will be Rogers’ first loan in the English Football League. The move to Lincoln offers a great opportunity for the youngster to gain valuable experience and maybe even catch the eye of City manager Pep Guardiola.
Rogers is eligible to make his Lincoln debut this weekend when the Imps take on promotion rivals Peterborough United.
Rogers Eager to Keep the Lincoln Momentum Going
Speaking to the club’s website about his move, Rogers said: “I’m very happy to have joined this club. I am looking forward to the rest of the season and what it holds for us.”
“The club is great, I like the style of football that the manager plays and I feel being here will help me develop further as a player.”
“I know a few of the lads here like Alex (Palmer), Max (Melbourne) and Brennan (Johnson) and they have told me how much they are enjoying it here.”
“The club are in a good position in the league and we want to keep that momentum going.”
Lincoln City Director of Football Delighted to Continue Good Relationship With Manchester City
Lincoln Director of Football Jez George added: “We are absolutely delighted to have signed Morgan on loan until the end of the season to add to Michael’s options at the top end of the pitch.”
“He is an extremely talented young player, who we have watched for some time. He will add quality to the group.”
“We initially spoke to Manchester City during the first lockdown and we have been in dialogue with Fergal (Harkin, Football Partnerships & Pathways Manager) and Joe (Shields, Head of Academy Recruitment & Talent Management) ever since.”
“We are really grateful to them for making this possible and look forward to developing our relationship with Manchester City in the future.”
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