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Topics: Phil Foden, Manchester City, Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League
Marcus Chan
Topics: Phil Foden, Manchester City, Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League
Manchester City have reportedly received a mammoth £112 million bid for Phil Foden.
On Sunday, Foden was on the scoresheet as City beat rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Aside from Foden, Erling Haaland scored a brace as Pep Guardiola's men secured a much-needed 3-0 victory, leaving United 14th in the Premier League table.
Meanwhile, City climbed to eighth place, six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who extended their 100% record with a late win against Burnley.
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Although the transfer window is now closed in Europe, it remains open in Saudi Arabia, and Foden is reportedly the subject of a substantial bid.
According to Spanish news outlet Fichajes, Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr have tabled an offer of €130 million (£112 million) for the 25-year-old.
It is believed that Al Nassr want to bring in more big-name players to play alongside star man Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, the report went on to claim that Guardiola's stance is clear - Foden is untouchable.
The transfer window is Saudi Arabia is set to close on September 23.
Speaking after the win over United, Guardiola praised Foden.
He said: "We missed him so much last season. We need him so much. We cannot forget two seasons ago when we won the last game against West Ham [to win the title] he was the most important player of the Premier League.
"He was maybe the key player to win that league. Last season for injuries, for other reasons he could not be with us."
Guardiola added: "Hopefully step by step he can get his best. I am pretty sure a game like today against United is a special game for him because he is an incredible Manchester City supporter. I'm sure he's going to have the best feeling."
During the 24/25 season, Foden struggled with multiple injury problems, limiting him to just seven goals and two assists in 28 matches in the Premier League.