I am really confused about how the loan system works. Of all the EDS lads Tommy was (in my opinion) the most obvious candidate (with the possible exception of Harwood-Bellis) for a loan this season but is still at City whereas others like his namesake Callum Doyle who is younger and only had half a season of EDS football under his belt got what seems to be a great loan at Sunderland.
Do the players have a big say in whether they want to go out on loan and how are loans arranged? - do clubs approach City asking about players or does City prepare a list of players available for loan and offer them to other clubs?
I know Tommy has been on the bench for the past couple of games but has not had a sniff of any game time and may not even have made the squad but for Mendy's situation.
I think he is at the stage where he needs games and just cannot see that happening for him at City this season.