Alasdair Gold has stated that Kalvin Phillips desires more playing time than Tottenham Hotspur is ready to provide.
Several sites have reported in the last month that Phillips is expected to leave Manchester City in January in pursuit of regular game time, and that Spurs are’very keen’ on signing the midfielder (Football Transfers).
Unsurprisingly, the Lilywhites are expected to face stiff competition for the 27-year-old, with sources in recent weeks citing Newcastle as the club expected to be Tottenham‘s major rivals for the City star (TEAMtalk).
In fact, 90 minutes reported on November 17th that the England international would prefer a move to St. James’ Park over a move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Phillips’ game time is a stumbling barrier for him at Spurs.
Gold has now explained why this is the case, stating that Phillips‘ top aim ahead of the European Championship next summer is to play frequently.
The player is understood to seek a guarantee of starts, which Tottenham cannot now provide.
Gold also reveals Ange Postecoglou‘s January midfield ambitions, indicating that the Australian wants to sign a number eight who can get up and down the pitch and assist in the final third.
Spurs Online Opinion
Phillips‘ transfer was always going to be tricky because the City star would not start for Spurs if everyone was fit.
In contrast, he is almost certain to make Eddie Howe’s starting eleven following the suspension of Sandro Tonali, which makes a loan move to the North East the most likely consequence for the 27-year-old.
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