Manchester City's academy recruiting is to be investigated.

The Telegraph says City are facing a Premier League investigation over the signing of an 11-year-old academy player.

And it could result in a ban like that imposed on Liverpool if the club are found guilty of any wrongdoing.

The deal for the youngster, a midfielder signed from Everton, is one of three being scrutinised by bosses at the top level.

They also claim that the recruitment of a 15-year-old midfielder from Wolves is being looked at.

City's signing of Louie Moulden, a 16-year-old keeper, from Liverpool last summer still has to be approved by the League, who will continue with their enquiries.

City insist the investigation is a "routine application" of the League's process and are awaiting the finding