‘Better signing than Messi’ - Man City fans over the moon with latest talks

The Manchester City fans in the Transfer Tavern are absolutely delighted after reading a story in The Times that claims the club are set to enter negotiations with Phil Foden’s representatives as they prepare to tie him down at the club until 2023. The story always reveals that Foden will not be loaned next season as both parties agree Foden’s development is best served under Pep Guardiola.

https://twitter.com/City_Watch/status/1001421434453921792

Manchester City have developed a reputation over the last ten years for being a club that uses money to solve their problems. The club have spent huge money on a number of marquee signings, however, with the club’s revolutionary new academy system starting to churn out players, more talents like Phil Foden are starting to come through and challenge the club’s senior players for places.

Foden was apart of England’s U17 World Cup winning side in summer 2017 and it looks like he’ll be able to continue his progress into the Manchester City first team and beyond. The 18-year-old is just one player in a talented generation of young Engish players, alongside the likes of Jadon Sancho, Angel Gomes and Rhian Brewster, who have all been touted to make their mark in European football in the future.

You can read our local Citizens’ verdict on Foden here:

https://twitter.com/g0ttig0tti/status/1001421727912595457

https://twitter.com/TheCityDon2/status/1001423190726410241

Getting Foden through into the first team has to be a priority for city. Local lad making it through the academy will have a huge impact on the rest of the youngsters and the image of the club. Managed properly and not overhyped we could really have a gem on our hands

— Jack Of A11 Sports (@jackofa11sports) 29 May 2018