Manchester City may lose one of their brightest students, youngster Reagan Heskey, who is reportedly set to leave the club on a free transfer.
According to Football Insider, the highly regarded winger’s scholarship deal expires on June 30, leaving his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium in serious doubt.
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Reagan Heskey could leave Manchester City on a free transfer
Manchester City are facing the prospect of losing Heskey after talks over his first professional contract stalled.
The 18-year-old’s scholarship deal is set to expire, meaning he could become a free agent if a deal isn’t reached.
This uncertainty has alerted many teams in the Premier League and Europe, as it is said that there are many teams that are closely monitoring the situation of this midfielder and are willing to move if he is available.
For City, losing one of the top talents in the academy without securing a transfer fee would represent a major setback.
Who is Reagan Heskey?
The son of former England international striker Emile Heskey, Reagan joined the City academy at Under 8 level.
| The team | Applications | Goals | It helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man City U18 | 40 | 23 | 11 |
| Man City U21 | 32 | 9 | 13 |
| Man City Youth League | 15 | 9 | 1 |
| Man City (First Team) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 88 | 41 | 25 |
Reagan Heskey’s career statistics via Transfermarkt
Capable of playing across the front but also cutting inside from the left, Heskey enjoyed a fine 2024/25 campaign, registering 27 goals and nine assists as City won both the Under-18 Premier League North title and the FA Youth Cup.
He continued his development with the Elite Development Squad in the 2025/26 season, recording four goals and 11 assists in Premier League 2 before getting his first start under Pep Guardiola in a Carabao Cup win over Huddersfield Town.
Can Manchester City repeat Cole Palmer’s mistake?
Losing Heskey on a free transfer would have a huge impact on City’s academy, with immediate comparisons to the club’s past recruitment blunders.
Palmer struggled for first-team opportunities at Manchester City before completing a move to Stamford Bridge, where he quickly established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout players.
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Although Heskey is still in the early stages of his career, City will be keen to avoid another situation where one of the academy’s most promising students flourishes elsewhere after leaving the club.
With time ticking away before the scholarship expires, the coming days could show whether Manchester City decide to keep one of their academy’s brightest talents or watch another highly regarded youngster continue his career elsewhere.
