This summer, Phil Foden is expected to conclude an extraordinary transfer from Manchester City to another Premier League club. Manchester City’s attacking midfielder is presently at the Club World Cup,
where they are preparing to face Wydad AC of Tunisia in their inaugural group match on Wednesday. Foden will be one of the squad members who is most well-rested, as he declined the opportunity to participate in international duty with England earlier this month. He stated (as reported by the Daily Mail) that his decision was influenced by “a multitude of off-the-field circumstances”
this season, in addition to his ankle injury. Foden experienced a challenging season, as he only managed to score seven Premier League goals, his lowest total since the 2019/20 season. Additionally, he was in and out of the starting XI during the latter half of the campaign.Tony Cascarino, a former striker for the Republic of Ireland,
Marseille, and Chelsea, is of the opinion that the 2024 Champions League champions may permit Foden to depart the Etihad Stadium this summer, a decision that would have a profound impact on the world of football. Cascarino suggested Arsenal, City’s Premier League adversaries, as an alternative destination during his interview with talkSPORT. He elaborated,
“Given the amount of money that has been spent at City, I would not be surprised if Foden is permitted to travel to another location.” Arteta worked with Phil Foden at Manchester City, and it is evident that Foden has not been the player we are accustomed to this season.
The cause for this is unclear, but it is likely that we will discover it in the future. After being named the Football Writers’ Player of the Year the previous season, his performances this year have failed to live up to that expectation. “I am uncertain as to whether City will permit him to transfer to Arsenal.”
However, they permitted Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to visit the location. I believe Arteta would seriously contemplate it if Arsenal were able to acquire him. It is evident that Foden is a significantly more significant player for City than Jesus and Zinchenko were at the time of their transfers to
Arsenal.Guardiola, his manager, stated last month that it was one of his primary objectives to assist the 24-year-old in regaining his prime form. “It is accurate; Phil stated that, and certainly, he has not been at his best.” “He is a baby boy from the academy and has become a star with us,” not just for him, but for all of us, his family, and us. Our primary objective is to render assistance to him.
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