The 28-year-old is set to move from club to club during the January transfer window, with Man City manager Josep Guardiola apologizing for not being able to find a place for him in his squad.
Kalvin Phillips is keen to leave the Etihad Stadium ahead of Euro 2024 and Newcastle United appear to be one of the favorites to secure his signature.
The Magpies are keen to complete the player’s loan deal despite the midfielder insisting he is keen on a move to St James’ Park.
However, this transfer will not be easy.
As always at Newcastle, especially because of the rules of winning and sustainability in the Premier League.
Not only are Manchester City hoping for a hefty transfer fee for the midfielder on loan, they are also insisting that any deal include a separate clause.
FBL-EUR-C1-RED STAR-MAN CITY Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images Man City insist Newcastle sign Kalvin Phillips at the end of the season According to the Northern Echo, Man City The clause, which insists on a loan deal, will effectively force Newcastle to buy Phillips outright in the summer.
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If he stays in January he will be very expensive – Journalist Geordie Boots Boys 2 hours ago Man City to pay around £40m to sell Phillips That would be a huge financial burden for the Magpies as they are looking for him.
That’s about the same price as when I bought it in 2022.
Newcastle are unlikely to commit to that, suggesting they view Phillips as just a temporary reinforcement.
The need for players like Phillips has increased due to Sandro Tonali’s suspension, but he will be available again at the start of next season.
Therefore, there is no guarantee that Phillips will play a role next season.
There’s also no guarantee he’ll be successful with the Black and Whites, so making such a financial commitment when money is already tight would be a big risk.
He could be a good fit for Newcastle.
Eddie Howe’s side-playing style of football is physically demanding and Phillips’ intensity on the pitch has previously been described as “phenomenal” by Kieran Trippier.
However, unless Manchester City change their stance, it seems unlikely that Phillips will move to the North East at this stage.
That’s a shame because he would be a good addition for the rest of the season.
However, it is still too early to decide whether to sign him long-term, so it may be wise for the Magpies to avoid him.
