Man City have signed 'next' Neymar as Belgium star raves over latest golden generation

Manchester City have snagged the next Neymar according to Belgium's defender Thomas Meunier.

The Trabzonspor defender is excited by Jeremy Doku's potential, with the Belgian winger already making waves in his first season at the Etihad. 32 year old Meunier shared a pitch with Neymar at Paris St Germain and found him tough even in training. He believes Doku has what it takes to achieve great things, despite a rocky start at City after his £55million move from Rennes last summer.

Facing England on Wednesday at Wembley will be a challenge for Meunier, yet he praised Doku: "Doku has so much talent - and so much self-confidence too." He has not reached the level of Neymar yet. Neymar is the only player who could make me wince on the pitch. I don't get a headache playing against Doku. Well, not yet! But I really don't rule it out that he will reach that level one day.", reports the Mirror.

Doku brought some fresh energy to City stepping in for the skilled Riyad Mahrez. Although his individualistic style clashing with Pep Guardiola's norms, Doku's superb form has made Jack Grealish work hard for his place in the team. Despite his recent dip in form, Doku provides the Premier League champions with an unpredictable threat that defenders despise.

Doku and PSV Eindhoven's exciting 20 year old Johan Bakayoko have emerged as Belgium's new wing wizards following the retirement of Eden Hazard. Although Kevin De Bruyne is injured and will miss the match against England, Jan Vertonghen is 36, and Romelu Lukaku is 30, Meunier believes the Red Devils could have another Golden Generation on the horizon.

"I was always calm and quiet as a young player. This kid Doku and Bakayoko don't know the word stress. They look as if they have been at