Real Madrid have emerged as serious suitors for Phil Foden – if his career stalls at Manchester City. The Spanish giants are keeping close tabs on the young England international and have been given encouragement by the playmaker's increasing lack of game-time at the Eithad.
The 13-time European Champions have mounted a watching brief on the young England international for several years now - but frustration at his lack of first-team starts is beginning to grow.
And belief is rising in the Spanish capital that it could be time to take advantage. Before last night's game against Newcastle, the 20-year-old had started just one game in the Premier League since October.
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