Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is set to make a crucial demand surrounding his playing time as speculation of a potential transfer heats up.
Phillips has struggled to break into Pep Guardiola’s side since making the switch from Leeds in 2022. The England star has made just two Premier League starts for Man City and featured ten times in all competitions this season.
With the Euros coming up next summer, Phillips is keen to seek assurances regarding his playing time from potential suitors, as it looks increasingly likely he will leave the treble-winners.
A move could happen as early as January, with his manager openly acknowledging the challenge of finding Phillips a place in his team.
Which Clubs Has Kalvin Phillips Been Linked To?
Phillips has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle, and Juventus. However, if reports are to be believed, suitors will need to provide assurances of consistent playing time for the 28-year-old to agree to a move.
Among the interested clubs, Juventus may have the edge, given their current midfield challenges with long-term suspensions affecting Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba.
Similarly, Newcastle are looking to fill the void left by Sandro Tonali’s suspension, with Eddie Howe currently relying on Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes in midfield.
Reports suggest that Juventus have initiated talks to bring Phillips on board, with the Serie A giants considering a loan deal until the season’s end. However, negotiations may face obstacles, particularly regarding a potential permanent transfer clause in the summer window.
Phillips recently made a cameo appearance in City’s Club World Cup semi-final victory against Urawa Reds and could feature again in the final against Fluminense on Friday.
Following this, negotiations over a January move are expected to take centre stage for the midfielder.
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