The Manchester City fans in the Transfer Tavern were delighted to see Phil Foden break into the first-team last season with a handful of cameo appearances, and they are hoping he will continue his development at the Etihad Stadium next season.
The Stockport-born World Cup winner has established quite the reputation in English football during the past 12 months in a whirlwind year for Guardiola’s prodigy, and it appears his development has caught the eye of the former City boss Manuel Pellegrini who was appointed to replace David Moyes as manager of West Ham United on Tuesday morning.
According to the Daily Mirror, Pellegrini could be set to make an enquiry into Foden’s availability this summer as the Chilean manager lines up a potential loan deal.
In response to the news, the Man City supporters swiftly dismissed reports and claimed that it’s too early in Foden’s career for him to complete a loan move to a Premier League club.
Considering Foden can train alongside some of the most talented midfielders in European football at Man City, such as Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva and Leroy Sane, it’s easy to understand why the supporters have taken that particular stance.
With no guarantee of first-team football at the Hammers, it certainly appears a step too soon for Foden who is set to turn 18-years-old at the end of the month.
Naturally, there are a handful of supporters who believe a move to West Ham will bolster Foden’s development, but the vast majority have taken to Twitter to voice their displeasure at the recent reports.
Here’s what the Man City fans have had to say in response to Foden’s links to West Ham on Twitter…
No, no and no again
— Tim Riley (@timriley25) May 21, 2018
He can do one
— Steven (@StevenMcinerney) May 21, 2018
Terrible fit. He's still growing, and the second he struggled in the inevitable relegation battle he'd be thrown on the bench and disappear. He's gonna get more game time here next year, defo, and he's right where he needs to be. Learning from KDB/Silva. Not Mark Noble.
— Steven (@StevenMcinerney) May 21, 2018
pelegrini that almost ruined sterling?? Hell no
— Bubble Silva (@Silky_Gundogan8) May 21, 2018
No. After lack of coaching with sterling. No thanks. Want phil and diaz getting more Pep coaching
— Stephen (@HateRedAlways) May 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/CallumHeadon/status/998824628796698625
Personally I dont like this. If City are to get something out of our fantastic academy then we have to start playing some home grown players. Foden is good enough and for me should be part of the 15 team. From next season play him in every cup comp and give him some games in PL.
— Stevie Boy CTID (@CtidBoy) May 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/JoshCannon99/status/998680859069775873
