Kalvin Phillips has been linked to the move away from Manchester City in recent months, with Barcelona joining the chase.
Kalvin Phillips has struggled for regular game time with Manchester City, and Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are reportedly keen on him. A report from The Guardian has claimed that Barcelona are now interested in the 28-year-old as well.
A Hefty Loan Fee Needed
Manchester City will reportedly demand a £7 million loan fee for the English midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether Barcelona are prepared to pay up. The Catalan outfit could certainly use more depth in the middle of the park, and Phillips would be a useful addition for them until the end of the season.
The 28-year-old will help break up opposition attacks and protect the defensive unit. Barcelona will be hoping to finish the season strongly and need to tighten up defensively in order to do well in the coming months. Signing a quality, defensive midfielder could prove to be a wise decision for them.
Premier League Clubs Also Want Kalvin Phillips
Meanwhile, Newcastle are in desperate need of midfield reinforcements as well and are keen on Kalvin Phillips. Summer signing Sandro Tonali is currently suspended for his involvement in an illegal betting scandal, and they will have to replace the Italian international this month. Signing the 28 year-old treble winner could prove to be a superb move.
Phillips knows the Premier League well, and he should be able to make an immediate impact at Newcastle United if he joins the club. It would be an inexpensive addition as well. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have had a mediocre campaign so far, and they will look to finish the season strongly.
They will need to bring in the necessary reinforcements in January to finish the season on a high. Signing a quality defensive midfielder would be a step in the right direction, and it remains to be seen whether Crystal Palace can win the race for his signature.
Kalvin Phillips will want to play regularly at this stage of his career, and he needs to join a club where he will receive the necessary game-time assurances. He will look to establish himself as a regular starter for the England national team for the upcoming European Championships and he will have to play regularly at the club level for that to happen.
