The representatives of Newcastle United trade target Kalvin Phillips have made an effort to help the England midfielder find a club during the January transfer window.
The former Leeds United player has struggled to make an impression during his 18-month stint at Manchester City, making only six starts since joining to the Etihad Stadium for £42 million in the summer of 2022 with newcastle.
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Speaking last month as his side prepared for their successful attempt to become World Club Cup champions, City boss Pep Guardiola admitted he was ‘not very pleased’ with himself for not finding a place in his side for Phillips and was unsure what could lie ahead for the 28-year-old.
He said: ‘I don’t know what will happen to Kalvin Phillips. He has good character, I’m so sorry I have not picked him. I visualise my team and select a team and I struggle to see him. The only thing I can say about him is I am asking for good personalities and characters and he is a perfect example.
“And after that I have to give him something and I didn’t do that. It’s just because I visualise some things and visualise the team and things – and I struggle to see him. I’m not very pleased (with myself) and I am so sorry for him. I will not say that (to him) because it is a business and I have to be a professional.”
However, The Guardian’s Ed Aarons has claimed Phillips’ agents – CAA Stellar – are in negotiations with City over the possibility of reducing their demands for the midfielder after the reported £6m loan fee proved a major factor in prolonging the midfielder’s frustrating stay with the treble winners.
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