Manchester City youngster George Evans joins Walsall on loan

Evans (left) trained with City's first team before last month's Champions League tie with Borussia Moenchengladbach

League One high-fliers Walsall have signed Manchester City youngster George Evans on a 28-day loan.

Midfielder Evans, 20, who can also play as a central defender, has twice been out on loan to League One clubs before.

He spent six months with Crewe Alexandra two seasons ago, then spent the final three months of last term at Scunthorpe United.

He made his City debut in September, replacing Yaya Toure in their 4-1 League Cup win over Sunderland.

Walsall hope to have him available for Tuesday night's League One game at Barnsley, as Sam Mantom may miss a few matches after limping out of Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Chesterfield with an ankle injury.

Evans, the son of former Manchester City physio Ronnie Evans, has represented England at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-20 level.