Manchester City star Phil Foden is set to secure a ‘massive pay increase’ as he nears the signing of a new contract at the Etihad Stadium, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke. The Citizens may have spent more than £125million during the summer transfer window, but boss Pep Guardiola has now turned his attentions towards tying one of his key men down to a long-term deal.
Having grabbed the first hat-trick of his career as Manchester City consigned arch-rivals Manchester United to a 6-3 thumping last weekend, Foden appears to be on the cusp of agreeing fresh terms.
According to The Athletic, the reigning Premier League champions are hopeful that their academy product will put pen-to-paper as early as this week following lengthy negotiations.
The report suggests Foden, an 18-cap England international, has never been looking to leave Manchester City but talks were delayed due to a change in his management.