League: EPL Sport: Soccer Country: England Category: Transactions

Derby County advances loan talks for Manchester City striker Divin Mubama

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Derby County advances loan talks for Manchester City striker Divin Mubama

Summary

Derby County is reportedly engaged in advanced negotiations with Manchester City for a season-long loan of young forward Divin Mubama. The discussions are influenced by the appointment of Ben Wilkinson as Derby's assistant coach, who has a strong connection to City’s youth setup. Manchester City aims to ensure Mubama gains valuable first-team experience after he spent last season in youth football. If the deal is finalized, it could enhance Mubama's development and provide Derby with much-needed reinforcements ahead of the upcoming Championship season.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•Derby County seeks to secure Divin Mubama on loan from Manchester City.
•Negotiations are driven by new assistant coach Ben Wilkinson's City ties.
•Mubama's move aims to provide him with first-team football experience.
•Derby narrowly missed the Championship play-offs last season.
•Finalization of the loan deal could impact preparations for the new season.

Latest Updates

9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Gossip: Derby close to Mubama signing
5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Derby County in advanced talks to sign Manchester City striker on loan

What they're saying

"
Manchester City are reportedly in negotiations with Derby County over a season-long loan for highly-rated young forward Divin Mubama.The move to Pride Park is likely to be driven party by new Derby fi...
— Yahoo Sports