Kalvin Phillips is poised to leave Manchester City this month in pursuit of playing time.
Juventus have ruled themselves out of the contest to sign Kalvin Phillips this month. The Italian giants have been linked with a move for the Manchester City midfielder as he seeks more playing time in the second half of the season.
However, after inquiring with the Premier League winners about the financial commitment required to sign Phillips this month, the club decided not to pursue the England international. According to Fabrizio Romano, Phillips is still getting interest from Newcastle United, who have been widely linked with a move for the midfielder as they seek to expand their squad under Eddie Howe.
Phillips has struggled to make progress at City after joining from Leeds United in the summer of 2022. The 28-year-old struggled to get opportunities last season, and his situation hasn’t changed this year.
As a result, as of this writing, he has made only four Premier League appearances this season, totaling 89 minutes. He has gotten more opportunities in cup competitions, his most recent appearance coming in the Club World Cup against Urawa Red Diamonds, but Phillips understands that he needs more minutes to get his career back on track.
Fortunately, despite his lack of club football experience, Gareth Southgate has kept Phillips in the England squad. To have the best chance of making the Three Lions’ starting XI this summer at Euro 2024, he needs to play consistently, and a move this month could be crucial.
Paris Saint-Germain had previously been connected with the Whites academy graduate, while Newcastle has long been interested, with the Magpies able to provide more competitive football.
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