‘Phil Foden could be Tottenham’s next star’ – Manchester City youngster told he may have to move for sake of career

Phil Foden has been told it would be a better career move to join Tottenham than stay at Manchester City.

The 17-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in English football.

He has made four appearances for City this season and Pep Guardiola has been effusive in his praise of the youngster.

But, according to former City defender Nedum Onuoha, Foden will struggle to progress at the Etihad due to the vast quality in City's squad.

Onouha believes a club like Spurs would provide more opportunities to the Under-17 World Cup and he should not be scared of leaving.

Speaking to The Sun, he said: "Foden could be Spurs' next star and then could come back to City - that would be great for him.

"He is certainly good enough to play but, when you have brought in a mega money player, you don't buy him not to play him.

"It doesn't mean Foden's failed if he moves."

Onuoha, who played 116 times for City and is now at Queens Park Rangers, added: "Thinking about maybe having a 10-to-15-year career as such, you can't really waste it. You can't spend a year not playing if you're fit.

"In the end he will get what he deserves, whether that's at City or somewhere else."