talkSPORT reveals that Kalvin Phillips’ anticipated transfer from Manchester City to Newcastle is hanging in the balance due to stringent demands set by the Premier League champions. While Phillips is eager to join St James Park, City is seeking a loan fee of at least £5 million and insists on an obligation to buy.
City is open to parting ways with Phillips, given the right conditions. Newcastle, eyeing Phillips as a replacement for the suspended Sandro Tonali, faces financial constraints that impede a permanent deal.
At 28, Phillips, a former Leeds captain, has seen minimal action in the Premier League this season, playing fewer than 90 minutes. Despite City granting Phillips permission to leave this month, the club’s demands pose a significant obstacle.
Juventus, along with Fulham, also targets Phillips in the January transfer window. The midfielder, who played a pivotal role for England at Euro 2020, became one of the sought-after players in the Premier League. City acquired Phillips for £42 million in 2022 but, unable to secure a consistent spot in the starting XI, he spent much of the previous season on the bench.
