Barcelona, Newcastle, Juventus - Where Kalvin Phillips’ future could lie after transfer window

Kalvin Phillips has barely played 90 Premier League minutes this season with the midfielder fully on Pep Guardiola’s back-burner.

Although highly praiseful of his attitude, the Manchester City boss has refused to rule out a January exit for the England star, whose inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad hangs in the balance.

Phillips has started just two of his 10 appearances this season, neither of which has come in the league. The player admitted last October that he would have to assess his options if game time remained low following a chat with Southgate ahead of this summer’s tournament.

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Despite his crumbs of pitch time, a number of clubs have unsurprisingly been linked with the 28-year-old. Some have already backed off while others are supposedly ramping up their interest with just 11 days to go until the window closes. We have a look at who has been linked so far.

Eddie Howe has long been tipped to make a move for Phillips but Newcastle’s concerns over Premier League finance rules are preventing them from spending much this window. Initially, a loan move looked appetising.

With the Magpies looking for a temporary replacement for the suspended Sandro Tonali amid his betting ban, Phillips looked like the ideal fit. A pursuit may still happen amid Joelinton’s long-term injury worry but Newcastle are said to be deterred by a reported £7m loan fee demand from City.

The Italians were the first overseas club to be seriously linked with the midfielder but have since retreated from their stance. Juventus have long been in a precarious financial position and would only seek a