Manchester City are monitoring developments concerning 17-year-old English Middlesbrough striker Cruz Ibeh, joining several other Premier League clubs interested in the academy player. Liverpool are also monitoring the situation, while Arsenal and Chelsea are making a strong effort to sign the forward. Middlesbrough are aware of the increasing interest in Ibeh, who signed his first professional contract in November, but are resolved to persuade him to stay. In the 2025/2026 U18 Premier League season, Ibeh has made 10 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists.