EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle move step closer to signing Man City’s Kalvin Phillips
We’re told it’s now ‘a case of when not if’ regarding his proposed move to St James’ Park, with a loan deal all but agreed ahead of the January transfer window.
It’s believed the move will not include an obligation to buy the 27-year-old at the end of the 2023/24 season, as the club are keen to see how the England international performs after previous injury issues and complete lack of game time under Pep Guardiola.
For now, a straight loan move suits all parties, offering Eddie Howe a short-term replacement for the suspended Sandro Tonali and the opportunity for Phillips to gain game time as he bids to secure his place in Gareth Southgate’s Euro squad and reignite his Premier League career after just 89 minutes of football all season.
We’re told it’s now ‘a case of when not if’ regarding his proposed move to St James’ Park, with a loan deal all but agreed ahead of the January transfer window.
It’s believed the move will not include an obligation to buy the 27-year-old at the end of the 2023/24 season, as the club are keen to see how the England international performs after previous injury issues and complete lack of game time under Pep Guardiola.
For now, a straight loan move suits all parties, offering Eddie Howe a short-term replacement for the suspended Sandro Tonali and the opportunity for Phillips to gain game time as he bids to secure his place in Gareth Southgate’s Euro squad and reignite his Premier League career after just 89 minutes of football all season.
