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Manchester City to link up with Saint-Etienne?

Saint-Etienne reveal that Manchester City are in talks regarding a link-up to develop young players for the Premier League team.

Saint-Etienne have revealed that Manchester City are looking to begin a partnership with the Ligue 1 club, to develop young players for the Premier League champions.

Les Verts co-president Bernard Caiazzo confirmed that sporting director Dominique Rocheteau has met with his counterparts at the Blues regarding a possible link-up.

Caiazzo is quoted by The Independent as saying: "It all looks very serious. City have been impressed by our talent for producing players of Champions League standard. These people are willing to work in depth."

City also opened the Etihad Campus, close to the club's stadium, aimed at developing more young talent to play for the Blues.

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Saint-Etienne's co-president Bernard Caiazzo is pictured after winning the French League Cup final football match between Saint-Etienne and Rennes at the Stade de France on April 20, 2013
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