Phil Foden’s position at Manchester City may now be under serious threat following the arrival of Rayan Cherki. The English international played a pivotal role in the 2023–2024 season as City challenged Arsenal closely and ultimately secured their fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Since his breakthrough into the first team, Foden has been regarded as one of the finest players in the Premier League and has consistently featured for the England national side. However, like several of his teammates, he endured a relatively underwhelming campaign last term as Manchester City ended the season without any silverware.
Manchester City’s Squad Evolution Raises Questions
Although Foden has not been excluded from the squad in the same way as Jack Grealish, speculation is mounting over his future at the club. With Pep Guardiola looking to refresh his side, Manchester City may be willing to consider offers for Foden as they strengthen their ranks. The competition for places will inevitably increase, and players once considered untouchable may now face uncertain futures.
As cited by Talk Sport, Tony Cascarino has suggested that Arsenal should take advantage of this potential shift and move for Foden. He said: “But all that’s happening at City and all the spending that’s gone on, I wouldn’t be surprised if Foden is allowed to go somewhere. Whether City let him go to Arsenal, I don’t know. But they let Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko go there. If Arsenal could get him, I think Arteta would really consider that, yeah.”
Foden to Arsenal: Ambitious but Not Impossible
A move for Foden would be an ambitious transfer for Arsenal, but not entirely implausible given City’s history of doing business with the Gunners. The likes of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko have previously made the switch, although their performances have drawn mixed reviews. The idea of bringing in Foden, a player with proven quality and versatility, could appeal to Mikel Arteta as he looks to push the squad further in pursuit of major trophies.
Foden may also be tempted by the challenge of a new environment after his many achievements at City. Should Arsenal attempt to secure his signature, it would undoubtedly be seen as a statement of intent for the season ahead.
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Phil Foden won’t be signing for Arsenal. Last season he struggled in a poor City team but with the quality of the incoming players the lad will be reinvigorated.
Anyhow, Arsenal need a centre forward.
NO NEVER
Anyone who plays better than Saka or Ødegaard mysteriously stops playing.
So, Foden?
Click bait!
It’s little wonder we’re always linked with both trash and semi-trash from City and Chelsea. Few days ago it was Kepa. Today it’s Fiden. Maybe Kyle Walker will be next
He walks into our 12
Hardly trash
11
He’s a good player but doesn’t walk into our 11.
This is the first time I’ve ever agreed with you on something.
For anyone to describe Kepa or Foden as trash or semi trash is not only disrespectful but shows a complete ignorance in terms of assessing the quality of footballers.
Our fanbase do it every year
Last year it was Nwaneri is more skilful then Yamal, Havertz will score more then Halland and Nketiah suits us better then Mbappe lol
No.
It was Nketiah suits us better than Jesus.
And that is correct.
If we talking striker.
Not just running about scatteredly on the turf.
No it was Nketiah suits us better then Mbappe
Who will he replace in our starting 11?.
Well he won’t
He wouldn’t leave Man City for us
That’s not a proper answer Dan.
Who will be replaced?
He’s not better than Martinelli or Saka as a winger.
He cannot do what Rice does.
He’s also not a DM and I think that as a CF, he may not do better than Havertz.
On Odegaard’s day, Foden isn’t as influential. Meanwhile, both had terrible seasons last time out.
So, who will he clearly replace in our starting 11?
Do you know the issue with some Gooners ?
They think we have better players then we do
Granted he had a poor season last year but based on say the last few seasons yes he starts ahead of Odegarrd or Martinelli
Well, the issue with some gooners is that they have little respect for our own players.
Based on the last few seasons he has a chance of starting but he is not a guaranteed starter. He is not better than Martinelli on the wing, His central role in the MC team is different to Odegaard’s in Arsenal. He can’t run a game in the same way and a system change would be required to accommodate him.
He was player of the season literally two seasons ago lol
I would go check his stats for 2023-24
This idea he wasn’t starting is not true
Not sure what you are on about. My view is that he wouldn’t be a guaranteed starter at Arsenal now as that is what this thread is about. The number of starts he had at MC a couple of seasons ago and his player of the season award does not change that view.
The number of starts he’s had does not change your view that he’s not a guaranteed starter lol ?
That makes zero sense
Two seasons ago was he starting or not ?
He started 33 out of 38 league games 2 seasons ago but you claim he wasn’t a guaranteed starter?
Now you are changing the discussion. My comment was that he wouldn’t be a guaranteed starter for Arsenal now. I have made no mention of his starts for Manchester City.
This is one of the issue with you. You are arguing a completely different point from the one being made.
Well you did mate
You literally wrote based on the last few seasons ?
So I based his stats on the last few season at a team who won 4 out of the 5 last titles and yes he walks into our 11
The discussion was about whether he walks into our first 11. Presumably, this means our current team. My view is that he doesn’t, based on his performances over the last few seasons.
His starts for MC a couple of seasons ago is not a sufficient reason for him to be guaranteed a spot in our current team.
I hope that is clear enough.
No it’s not clear
On one hand your saying based on the last few seasons
So I based it on the last few seasons he was the best player when they last won the title
With better stats then some of those who I’m saying he is better then
Your saying base it on the last few seasons but then not wanting me to base it on the last few seasons lol
Here’s the thing. We have different opinions. I don’t agree that his performances in the last few seasons justify giving him an automatic starting spot in Arsenal’s team. The good number of starts he has had for MC also do not mean he would be guaranteed a starting spot at Arsenal.
I also highlighted that we play differently from MC which in my view needs to be factored in.
How is that not clear enough?
Not if your basing it on the last few seasons no mate
He was gifted player of the season.
Foden wasn’t better than Haaland.
He wasn’t even close.
Well if your getting the majority of votes from your peers then journalists that’s not a gift
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
In your dreams.
Pathetic. Not going to happen.
Great second place Trophy cabinet you are amassing.
Last time I looked we finished above citeh 🤫
Last time I looked Foden is more successful then any of our players ?
Odd comment in reply to where City finished
You’re only as good as your last season, or so I’m told
No you don’t judge a player on one season
You look at their body of work
Funny how Odegaard has been judged then
Yeah and I defend him
But if you compare Odegarrd with Foden over the last few years Foden has been better
Better player or better team?
Both
Then it’s at least highly plausible to suggest that Foden benefited from being in a better team.
But then logically it would get into a poorer one ?
Jeremy Poynton, do you still have the trophy for winning the play off final against Gillingham in your trophy cabinet ?
2nd place beats 18 other teams. Amazing performance considering the wealth of Man City, Newcastle, Chelsea and Manure.
GB,
Yes we finished above City last season, but still didn’t win anything. The previous two season’s City finished above us and won the league.
So your point is?🤷♂️
Maybe the 115 charges against city?
I can’t imagine Foden leaving City. He’s reportedly been dealing with some off field issues which have affected his play. I’m sure he’ll come good again.
My short answer is NO because he’s not at all a catchable target! Foden is never for sale esp for a rival like Arsenal who already took some important players and coaches (Arteta and Jover) from City to strengthen itself. Arteta’s remarks on the ongoing City charges have also soured relations with Pep who is not foolish to throw away a gem based on one season’s mishap as Foden comes back stronger this season.
Foden is having problems in his private life, so until they have been resolved, I doubt he will be of any use to us.
If he does manage to resolve those problems, I suspect City will want to keep him!!