Manchester City Football Club rejected a deadline beating bid for Nedum Onuoha.

The summer arrivals of Kolo Toure and Joleon Lescott looked to have restricted the 23-year-old’s chances at Eastlands, but he has been impressive when called upon.

Indeed, many City fans believe the England Under-21 international will eventually be the mainstay of the back four, such is the regard they hold him in.

They will be pleased, therefore, to read in the Daily Mail that Roberto Mancini wouldn’t entertain the idea of letting him leave on deadline day.

It is believed West Ham United made a bid to take Onuoha on loan for the rest of the season, but the Italian coach rejected the offer from the Upton Park club.

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