Revealed: Patrick Roberts rejected Liverpool before completing £8m Man City movePATRICK ROBERTS reportedly turned down Liverpool to sign for Manchester City. By James Dickenson 14:57, Mon, Jul 20, 2015 | UPDATED: 15:24, Mon, Jul 20, 2015 Link copied Bookmark PAPatrick Roberts has left Fulham for Manchester CityCity completed the signing of the England youth international striker from Fulham for a fee of around £8million.The 18-year-old has now linked up with City on their pre-season tour of Australia.But according to the Daily Mail, Roberts snubbed interest from the Reds despite his family being from Merseyside and him growing up a Liverpool fan.Roberts was born and raised in London, close to Fulham's Craven Cottage.Pellegrini: It s too early for Sterling debut [AMBIENT] It is thought a number of Premier League clubs looked at the forward before City snapped him up.Roberts joined new boys Fabian Delph and Raheem Sterling on the touring party down under. Related articles Confirmed: Manchester City complete signing of Fulham teenager Patrick Roberts Melbourne City 0 - Manchester City 1: Nasri makes his mark as Sterling watches on SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy