Cole Palmer is set to thrash out his Manchester City future during talks over the coming days after another eye-catching performance again demonstrated the quality Pep Guardiola has at his disposal.
His headed equaliser forced Wednesday’s Super Cup final to penalties, with City eventually prevailing against Sevilla, but where Palmer heads now is unknown.
The 21-year-old wants more regular minutes after two seasons bedding into the squad yet is unsure of Guardiola’s plans for him given that City are attempting to land Jeremy Doku from Rennes.
Palmer has been seen as the natural successor to his biggest admirer Riyad Mahrez, who acted as a mentor and was straight on the phone for a congratulatory exchange minutes after England’s Under 21s lifted the European Championship in July.