Kalvin Phillips will likely leave Manchester City in January, but Manchester United will unlikely sign the beleaguered midfielder.
According to Football Insider, Manchester United have little to no chance of signing Kalvin Phillips ahead of January. The Red Devils recently saw links to the 28-year-old Premier League star, but the midfielder would likely join another side on loan next month.
Pep Guardiola admitted guilt after failing to select Kalvin Phillips for a long time since signing the midfielder in a £45 million move from Leeds United in 2022. The England international came here with a big reputation after his stint with the Yorkshire side but has yet to make the grade at the Etihad.
The final straw to his Manchester City career may have come weeks ago when Guardiola constantly ignored the 28-year-old Premier League star when key midfielder Rodri served a suspension. Phillips fears for his place in the England squad ahead of the Euros.
He must keep playing regular first-team football to allow Gareth Southgate to justify any decision to select Phillips for the Euros. Earlier reports had linked Juventus with a potential move for the midfielder, but Phillips would like to remain in England and continue playing football in the Premier League.
Tottenham were considered leaders in the chase a while back, but recently, Newcastle United have seen their name heavily linked with a move for the midfielder. The Magpies have reportedly opened talks with Manchester City, which, if true, shows that Phillips could prefer a move to St James Park.
Meanwhile, Manchester United also had links with a move for Phillips, described as a ‘big surprise’ in the report. However, the story focuses on how the chances of the Red Devils landing the 28-year-old Premier League star appear slim to none.
The two Manchester clubs have rarely negotiated transfer negotiations for players in recent years. Secondly, Phillips’ life-long allegiance with Leeds United would not go well with a move to Old Trafford, with Manchester United traditionally considered their bitter rivals.
Moreover, Guardiola and the club would want to refrain from strengthening their local rivals with a player they still rate relatively highly. Hence, Manchester United may not bother approaching Manchester City for the 28-year-old midfielder, who appears destined to join Newcastle United, per recent reports.
