Dedryck Boyata off to Bolton on loan

Man City defender Dedryck Boyata has been linked with a loan move to Bolton. The 20 year old has been told first team opportunities will not be as regular as he hopes this year.

The Belgian defender - able to play at full back and in the middle of defence - has already agreed terms with Bolton and now all that remains is for the two clubs in question to thrash out the transfer fee.

Roberto Mancini has told Dedryck Boyata that he is still in his plans for the future, but a season away on loan will benefit his prospects at Man City in the future.