Highly-rated Manchester City teen Joe Hodge set for League of Ireland loan move

Hodge has represented Ireland at underage level - featuring at the 2019 Under-19 Euro finals as a 16-year-old.

A general view of the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium - where highly rated Joe Hodge may go to get first-team experience. Picture: INPHO/Evan Logan

Manchester City starlet Joe Hodge could be heading for the League of Ireland in a sensational loan deal.

Waterford are among the options for the Ireland youth international but Derry City tonight moved into pole position to strike a deal.