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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Phil Foden of Manchester City passes the ball during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Fulham at Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Phil Foden of Manchester City passes the ball during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Fulham at Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Report: Phil Foden Set to Sign New Long-Term Manchester City Contract

Gill Clark
Nov 14, 2018

Manchester City starlet Phil Foden is reportedly set to commit his future to the club and sign a new long-term contract with the Premier League champions.

According to James Ducker at the Daily Telegraph, the 18-year-old midfielder "will shortly put pen to paper on a lucrative new deal."

Manchester City see Foden as the successor to David Silva and are keen to keep hold of him after links with Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, per the report.

Fodenย is widely regarded as being one of Manchester City's brightest young talents. Despite the competition for places at theย Etihadย Stadium, he has already made 10 appearances this season in all competitions.

The teenager's latest appearance came as a late substitute in Sunday's win over Manchester United.

Despite his limited time on the pitch he still managed to make an impact:

Fodenย is yet to be granted a start in the Premier League this season. However, he has had an impact from the bench:

Pep Guardiola's careful use ofย Fodenย has attracted criticism, particularly with former Manchester City starletย Jadonย Sancho playing a starring role forย Borussiaย Dortmund.

Sancho swapped City for Dortmund in August 2017 and is becoming a key player for theย Bundesligaย side. His performances have seen him called up to the latest senior England squad, whileย Fodenย remains with the under-21 side.

Football commentatorย Arloย White saidย Fodenย will get his chance at Manchester City:

Foden's performances for City have not gone unnoticed. Italian championsย Juventusย have considered a move for the 18-year-old, according toย Neilย Moxleyย of theย Sunday Mirror.

Borussiaย Dortmund are said to be "very, very interested" in the youngster and could offer him regular first-team football, according toย Ian Herbert andย Kieranย Gillย for theย Daily Mail.

Yet City have been diligent in securing the future of their top stars.ย Raheemย Sterling, Sergioย Aguero, Kevin Deย Bruyneย and Gabriel Jesus have all signed contract extensions in 2018.

Fodenย looks to be the next on the list, whileย Leroy Sane, Vincentย Kompany,ย Ilkayย Gundoganย and Fabianย Delphย could also be handed new deals, perย Ducker.

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