Gavin Bazunu is set to join up with Manchester City this month.

The 16-year-old product of the Shamrock Rovers academy has been signed by the Premier League champions in a €500,000 deal and it was initially expected that he would stay with the Hoops until June while completing his studies at home.

However, it's highly likely that Bazunu - who sprung to prominence when promoted to the first team squad by Stephen Bradley last year - has played his last game for the Hoops, says the Irish Independent.

Negotiations are advanced with a view to ensuring that he moves to England in the coming weeks and joins the City development structure although all talks are based around ensuring he continues with his Leaving Cert preparations.