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Manchester City faces managerial challenge with Ben Wilkinson interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Manchester City faces managerial challenge with Ben Wilkinson interest

Summary

Manchester City is dealing with interest in Ben Wilkinson, the head coach of the Elite Development Squad, amid approaches from League One clubs and Championship teams looking to hire him as an assistant. Wilkinson has been pivotal in advancing youth talent, guiding City’s academy to recent successes. His potential departure could disrupt the club’s coaching pipeline, which has been productive in developing first-team players. City may need to consider reshuffling their academy staff if Wilkinson leaves this summer.

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•Wilkinson guided City’s academy to FA Youth Cup glory.
•Interest comes from League One and Championship clubs.
•He has worked closely with Pep Guardiola.
•City's academy is viewed as highly productive in English football.
•A coaching reshuffle may follow if Wilkinson departs.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City face threat of latest managerial departure after Pep Guardiola

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Man City face a battle to keep Ben Wilkinson amid head coach interest from League One & abroadChampionship clubs are also keen on the EDS coach as a potential assistant managerWilkinson guided City’...
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