The 20-year-old has impressed while on loan at Norwegian side Stromsgodset.

The youngster has now been linked with a loan move to Anderlecht.

"I know that Anderlecht have been to watch me," Abu told Het Nieuwsblad.

"I hope I can convince them to take me because I will soon be returning to Manchester.

"They (City) want me to play in a stronger league and speed up my development."

He added: "There have been Dutch teams in the stands, and Spanish and Scottish teams are also interested, but Anderlecht would be a nice opportunity.

"I don't know their players, but I know that they are a team that challenges for the title every year and compete in Europe."