Move over Donley: Spurs could have their own Foden in 18yr Old star who Man City want badly

This weekend, Tottenham Hotspur will get a break from competitive activity as Chelsea, their Premier League rivals, take care of business in the Carabao Cup final.

It has two sharp edges. Key full-backs Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie were both out last weekend as Ange Postecoglou’s team lost badly at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Since both players are probably going to be sidelined this weekend as well, a break isn’t a terrible thing.

Nevertheless, Spurs want consistency after a run of inconsistent results and performances. They last won the league back-to-back before Christmas Day, and with Manchester United’s shocking defeat to Fulham at Old Trafford, fifth-place Tottenham suddenly has some breathing room.

Although finishing in the top four is the goal, Postecoglou’s initiative is unquestionably headed in the right way thanks to some thrilling first team upgrades and amazing academy progress.

Tyrese Hall may be the club’s most gifted young player, but Tottenham’s development team is full with gifted kids vying for attention despite Jamie Donley and other outstanding players.

Tyrese Hall may have more potential than Jamie Donley

Despite his youth, Hall has been riding high lately as he continues to stand out among many excellent teammates. Hall came to the team from London rivals Chelsea when he was a young player.

Hall is undoubtedly headed for the top level after stepping up to excel at the U18 level during the 2021/22 season while still a schoolboy. All he has to do now is work diligently to sustain the progress that has sent relevant circles into a frenzy.

The 18-year-old has contributed five assists and six goals this season across all competitions, mostly in the U18 Premier League. He was just promoted to the Premier League 2 and made his debut with two assists.

Even though Jamie Donley, who has scored six goals and provided twelve assists in 17 games this season, is now the best player in Wayne Burnett’s development group, the 19-year-old may find himself overtaken if Hall keeps getting better.

Tottenham insider Superhotspur has given Hall a great review, describing his best qualities as follows: ‘a player with great ability on the ball’, ‘capable of creating chances out of very little, and he with his consistently impressive weight and vision for a pass, he is also capable of making those all important forward passes.’

These attributes remind me of a certain Phil Foden; for a split second, consider the possibility that Spurs may have such a guy on their hands.

Phil Foden’s stats for the season

Even if Manchester City isn’t exactly playing at its best after winning the treble the previous season, Foden’s outstanding contributions are among the most significant. The Etihad club is still the finest on the continent and is vying for the major awards.

Despite spending a significant amount of the season on the sidelines, 23-year-old Kevin De Bruyne has shown his value and more thanks to his relentless productivity.

The captivating England international is also among the top 5% of attacking midfielders and wingers in Europe’s top five leagues for goals scored, the top 7% for assists, the top 19% for actions that result in shots, the top 2% for pass completion, the top 8% for passes attempted, and the top 20% for progressive passes per ninety, according to FBref. In addition, to further support this claim.

Put more simply, he is a top-tier player. Henry Winter of The Times praised Foden’s “immense” skill, and he has thrived in the heart of one of the best football teams in Europe for the last generation. Foden is a dynamic dancer through the lanes, balletic in his pace, and lethal in the final third.

Even while Hall is a naturally defensive-oriented midfielder, he plays with a similarly amazing shine, and if he keeps getting better, he may start to draw parallels.

Manchester City is focusing on Hall

Regarding Man City, Football Transfers has disclosed that Guardiola’s team is reportedly a huge fan of Hall and that scouts were sent to see him play earlier in February.

The adolescent, who was born in Barnet, has shown through his smooth promotion through the ranks that he is of a calibre that would not be out of place at the top of City’s system. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has to be resolute in thwarting any advances made by the teenager.

Though Hall would – and should – be confident in his ability to follow the likes of Oscar Bobb, Rico Lewis (and Foden) in Greater Manchester, Spurs are currently at the top of Premier League 2, and they are developing a mouthwatering youth fold of immense ability. In the end, though, staying in London might prove to be the more prudent course of action.

Sadly, Hall’s cool finish against the youthful Citizens—a group of players the Manchester City hierarchy would love to have him sign—was unable to save a cup elimination as the rivals changed the tide of the match.

But that’s just another illustration of Hall’s incredible potential. The teenager is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in his age group, as demonstrated by Manchester City’s vested interest, and he is comfortably settled in his early stages as an U18 star, so he need not worry about being promoted to the senior squad at this point.

In order to guide Hall’s waning talent and guarantee that he wears Tottenham white when, assuming everything goes according to plan, he breaks into the senior set-up and grabs attention, Spurs will need to battle hard to keep Hall on staff.

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