City Football Group, Manchester City’s parent company, has held discussions regarding 18-year-old Australian centre-back Lucas Herrington, who has gained significant notice following his performances at the World Cup. The Colorado Rapids player has generated considerable interest, with Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea’s owners also having shown interest in him. Barcelona has also become interested in signing him, while clubs including Bayern Munich and Ajax are also monitoring the teenager. According to sources, intermediaries representing Herrington are in discussions with several clubs. Colorado Rapids is reportedly open to a sale but would also be open to an arrangement that sees Herrington remain on loan in Major League Soccer for another year. This option is reportedly attractive to a number of the interested parties. Herrington has 6 caps for Australia, joined the club in January 2026, and his contract is valid until the end of 2029. He has a current Transfermarkt market value of €4.50m. In June 2026, it was reported that Colorado Rapids rejected a €10 million offer from FC Barcelona, and the club's asking price was reportedly higher than the €7 million MLS record for a center-back.