Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips and have opened talks with him.
A report from TEAMtalk has claimed that Newcastle United have now begun talks to sign 27-year-old Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The Premier League champions are ready to part ways with the out-of-favour midfielder.
Currently, the Magpies are in talks with the England international, and it remains to be seen whether they can convince him to join the club. Newcastle United signed Sandro Tonali from AC Milan during the summer transfer window, and the 23-year-old managed to hit the ground running in the Premier League.
He has been a key player for the Tyneside outfit so far. But the Italian midfielder could face a lengthy ban following his involvement in an illegal betting scandal. So, Newcastle will need to bring in a quality defensive midfielder, with Kalvin Phillips being a target.
The 27-year-old has struggled since his £45 million move to Manchester City, and a fresh start could be ideal for him. He could be a key player for Newcastle United during the second half of the campaign.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester City are prepared to sanction his departure in January. The midfielder earns £150,000 per week at Manchester City, and the Premier League champions could look to get rid of his wages after failing to get the best out of him for months. A move to Newcastle could help him regain his peak form once again.
Phillips was regarded as one of the finest defensive midfielders in the league during his time at Leeds United and he will add some much-needed quality and depth to the Newcastle midfield. The Magpies are competing in the UEFA Champions League and they need quality players at their disposal.
If Tonali is banned for a significant period, they will need a quality defensive midfielder to replace him. Phillips knows the Premier League well, and he could make an immediate impact at St. James’ Park. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can work out an agreement in the coming months and get the transfer across the line.
