OLD LADY IN BID TO LURE YOUNG PHIL

JUVENTUS are making a big play to sign Manchester City starlet Phil Foden.

The Italians are bang in the running to sign Foden who is out of contract at the end of next season.

Interest from the Turin giants has emerged as chiefs at the Etihad face competition from abroad from their starlets.

The Serie A champions will pounce if contract talks are not concluded.

Juventus are aware that if discussions over a new deal fall through that the youngster could be available for development costs of just £175,000.

It is the first time that bosses at Manchester City are coming under real pressure for products of their academy.

Another player who is coming under scrutiny is midfielder Brahim Diaz.

The young Spaniard is tipped to make a switch to Real Madrid next summer.