Newcastle United Pursues Manchester City Midfielder Amidst Interest From Juventus in January Window

The 28-year-old midfielder, who has found consistent playing time elusive with the Premier League champions, is reportedly on the verge of an exit in the coming week. Football Insider reveals that Newcastle has expressed a strong interest in securing the services of the England international and is currently leading the race for his signature.

Despite Newcastle’s keen interest, they may face stiff competition from Italian giants Juventus, who are also vying for the midfielder’s Signature according to reports from Fabrizio Romano.

🚨⚪️⚫️ Understand Juventus have now opened talks with Manchester City to discuss Kalvin Phillips deal.

Negotiations starting between clubs as Kalvin is said to be open to the move.

Juventus plan to offer loan with buy option clause. Man City want it to be mandatory. Talks on. pic.twitter.com/AukIT7NSnr

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 18, 2023

Phillips, eager for regular playing time, seems destined to part ways with Manchester City, and a move to Newcastle appears to be an ideal solution for the accomplished midfielder.

The urgency for Newcastle to bolster their midfield ranks has been amplified by the recent ban handed to summer signing Sandro Tonali, implicated in an illegal betting scandal. Consequently, Newcastle is actively seeking a high-quality replacement, and Kalvin Phillips emerges as the frontrunner for this role.

Having previously showcased his prowess in the Premier League with Leeds United, Phillips aims to revitalize his career under the management of Eddie Howe at Newcastle. The report also indicates that Tottenham Hotspur is closely monitoring the situation, with an eye on strengthening their midfield in the January transfer window. Speculations of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s potential exit further heighten the significance of securing a player of Phillips’ caliber as an alternative for the North London club.