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  • Kalvin Phillips poised for a loan move to Ipswich Town – Sources

    Kalvin Phillips poised for a loan move to Ipswich Town – Sources

    Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips is poised to join Ipswich Town on a season-long loan, according sources.

    The clubs have tentatively agreed on the terms of the loan, with the finalization of the deal expected to take place as early as Thursday.

    Despite interest from Everton, Phillips is anticipated to bolster Kieran McKenna’s squad at Portman Road as they prepare for their Premier League return.

    Phillips, who spent the latter part of last season on loan at West Ham, struggled with form and managed just eight league appearances.

    He rejoined City this summer and played as a centre-back during their preseason tour of the United States.

    However, he was not included in the lineup for the Community Shield against Manchester United, with manager Pep Guardiola opting for 19-year-old Nico O’Reilly in midfield instead.

    The former Leeds United player, signed by City for £43 million ($55m) in 2022, was also omitted from Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this summer’s European Championship.

    Phillips, who has 31 England caps and was instrumental in the Euro 2021 final run, was dropped from the squad in March following a period of poor performance at West Ham.

  • Man City’s Kalvin Phillips ‘gives himself’ to Barcelona – Reports

    Man City’s Kalvin Phillips ‘gives himself’ to Barcelona – Reports

    Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips has reportedly expressed a desire to join Barcelona following a challenging loan spell at West Ham.

    Initially bought for £42 million ($53.41m) with hopes of bolstering City’s midfield, Phillips struggled to make an impact, featuring only 10 times under Pep Guardiola this season.

    His lack of form led to a loan move to West Ham in January, but he failed to impress, remaining mostly on the bench and consequently being omitted from Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming European Championships in Germany.

    According to the Spanish outlet Sport, Phillips has shown interest in moving to Barcelona to rejuvenate his career.

    He had hoped to make the switch in January, but financial constraints at Barcelona hindered the deal.

    Phillips believes that Barcelona’s style of play would suit him well and is eager to join La Liga.

    City is reportedly open to selling Phillips for approximately €30 million (£25.53m/$32.46m).

    However, considering his recent form, securing a straightforward sale may be challenging.

    Phillips aims to join a Champions League club and prefers to leave England if a suitable opportunity arises.

    While Barcelona is aware of Phillips’ interest, their priority remains resolving financial issues before pursuing a deal.

    Barcelona’s main target in midfield continues to be Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich. The German international has not yet agreed on a contract renewal with Bayern, and Barcelona is monitoring the situation closely.

    Kimmich is also attracting attention from top clubs, including Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

    Securing Kimmich would be a significant addition for Barcelona, but their financial constraints necessitate careful market navigation.

    alvinMeanwhile, a return to Leeds is another possibility for Phillips.

    However, he prioritizes opportunities that align with his ambition to compete at the highest level in Europe, making a move to Camp Nou his most appealing option.

  • Man City mull Kalvin Phillips’ exit – Sources

    Man City mull Kalvin Phillips’ exit – Sources

    Kalvin Phillips is likely to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, sources have told ESPN’s Rob Dawson.

    The midfielder’s career has stalled ever since he joined City from Leeds United in 2022, starting only two Premier League matches since making his £42 million transfer.

    Phillips, 28, joined West Ham United on loan in January in a bid to revive his career and secure a place in the England squad for Euro 2024, but his struggles have continued since moving to London.

    City have insisted that Phillips could still have a future at the club, but sources have told ESPN that the more likely outcome is that he leaves permanently at the end of the season.

    Reports have suggested that, at some stage, Rodri could return to Spain, but there’s little confidence that Phillips can step up and take over when the time comes and it’s likely that City manager Pep Guardiola has already seen enough anyway.

  • “I’m sorry” – Pep to Kalvin Phillips for publicly calling him out for being overweight

    “I’m sorry” – Pep to Kalvin Phillips for publicly calling him out for being overweight

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued an apology to Kalvin Phillips after publicly criticising the midfielder for being “overweight” upon his return from the World Cup.

    Guardiola’s comments came in December 2022, following Manchester City’s first game after the World Cup break, a 3-2 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. He expressed dissatisfaction with Phillips’ fitness, stating that he was “overweight” and “not in the right condition to train.”

    Phillips, a 28-year-old England international, revealed in an interview with The Guardian this month that he found Guardiola’s criticism difficult to accept.

    “After the World Cup was probably the toughest, when Pep came out and said I was overweight. He was right to do so but there are different ways to go about it,” he said.

    “I did not disagree with him but obviously I took a big knock on my confidence and how I felt at City. And my family was not happy about it, either. Especially my mom.”

    Phillips added, “It was just a misunderstanding and I think he was very frustrated with me coming back 1.5kg over my weight target.”

    Guardiola has since responded to Phillips’ recent comments in his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Brentford.

    After being confronted on the subject, he said: “Yeah, I’m sorry. Once in eight years is not bad. But I’m so sorry. I apologise to him. I do apologise. I’m so sorry.”

  • West Ham hopes to make a ‘Jesse Lingard’ out of Kalvin Phillips

    West Ham hopes to make a ‘Jesse Lingard’ out of Kalvin Phillips

    David Moyes is optimistic that Kalvin Phillips can achieve success similar to Jesse Lingard at West Ham.

    The Manchester City player, who has only played for 89 minutes in the Premier League this season, recently joined The Hammers on loan.

    Manager David Moyes is now hopeful that Phillips will rediscover his previous good form and contribute to the club in the remaining matches of the 2023–24 campaign.

    Speaking to reporters, Moyes said, “His pedigree over the years has made me feel like he’s a player I’d like to have at the club. For some time, he’s been a mainstay of the England national team. He’s someone who has been a really good player. The move to the city hasn’t worked as well as he would have liked.”

    He added, “This time a couple of years ago, we got Jesse Lingard; he really helped us. I’m hoping Kalvin can have a similar impact as Jesse had. Everybody has something to prove. Jesse had something to prove and Kalvin has as well. There is a big competition at the end of the season, where he’ll be hoping to be in good form.

    “We’re talking about a boy with really good character. I heard Pep Guardiola’s comments about him and I would agree with those, having had him here for a week now. We want to see his footballing ability now. I think he’s got a chance now to get himself back on track. We’ve brought in another England international to our squad and that’s a big plus.”

    Lingard joined West Ham on loan from Manchester United in the second half of the 2020–21 season. During his six-month stint at the club, the winger played in 16 Premier League matches, scoring nine goals and providing five assists.

    West Ham finished sixth in the league that season. The former England international is currently not associated with any club, having been a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of the 2022/23 season.

    Moyes’ team, which hasn’t won in their last four games in all competitions, will be playing their next Premier League match against Bournemouth on Thursday.

  • Kalvin Phillips seals loan deal to West Ham

    Kalvin Phillips seals loan deal to West Ham

    Out-of-favor Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has finalised his loan move to West Ham, aiming to secure regular playing time.

    The 28-year-old England international, who joined City from his childhood club Leeds in the summer of 2022 for £42 million ($53 million), enjoyed a successful debut season with the club, winning the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup as part of a Treble-winning team.

    Despite his initial achievements, Phillips struggled to convince manager Pep Guardiola of his value, starting only two Premier League games in the 2022–23 season and accumulating a mere 89 minutes of top-flight football this season.

    Now, he looks to rejuvenate his career under David Moyes at the London Stadium.

    Phillips, who will wear the No. 11 shirt at his new club, has told West Ham’s official website of taking on a new challenge in the English capital: “I’m really pleased to be here. There’s always been a lot of speculation about me moving to West Ham, so I’m really excited to get going now. There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season for the club, and I can’t wait to be part of it.

    “There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season.”

    The agreement between West Ham and Phillips does not incorporate an option for a permanent transfer, indicating that there are no plans for a permanent move at this juncture.

    Nevertheless, Phillips has the opportunity to showcase his skills and will be determined to remain in consideration for a spot in Gareth Southgate’s squad for Euro 2024.

  • Man City’s Kalvin Phillips move to West Ham on loan – Sources

    Man City’s Kalvin Phillips move to West Ham on loan – Sources

    West Ham has reached an agreement for a loan deal with Manchester City for midfielder Kalvin Phillips, as reported by sources to ESPN.

    The deal is still in progress, and negotiations for an option to make the move permanent in the summer are currently underway, according to a source.

    Last week, ESPN reported that West Ham was among several clubs showing interest in Phillips, who is eager to secure a move from Etihad in the January transfer window for consistent first-team football, aiming to maintain his spot in the England squad ahead of the European Championships in Germany this summer.

    Despite making a £43 million ($54.5 million) transfer from Leeds United to City in 2022, Phillips has not been a significant part of manager Pep Guardiola’s plans.

    With just two starts for City this season, even in the absence of starting defensive midfielder Rodri, Phillips has struggled to secure regular playing time.

    West Ham manager David Moyes has a long-standing interest in Phillips, having even considered a part-exchange involving the midfielder for Declan Rice last summer, who eventually joined Arsenal.

  • West Ham leads race for Man City’s wantaway Kalvin Phillips

    West Ham leads race for Man City’s wantaway Kalvin Phillips

    West Ham appears to be leading the race to secure the services of Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City, with the midfielder being informed of his lack of future at the Etihad.

    City has given him the green light to explore opportunities in the January transfer window to secure more playing time, with an eye on earning a spot in the England squad for Euro 2024.

    Reports suggest that West Ham is the frontrunner in the pursuit of Phillips, although they face stiff competition from Crystal Palace, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid.

    Despite the high demand for Phillips, City has laid out a condition for any potential loan deal: that his substantial £135,000-a-week wages must be covered entirely by the acquiring club.

    West Ham’s financial strength positions them well to meet these demands, having recently lightened their wage burden by loaning out Thilo Kehrer to Monaco.

    Additionally, there is a possibility of Said Benrahma leaving, with interest from French clubs Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais.

    Crystal Palace, under manager Roy Hodgson, have also expressed interest in Phillips, as confirmed by Hodgson before their recent 1-0 loss to Everton in the FA Cup third-round replay.

    Meanwhile, Newcastle withdrew from the race due to concerns over the high loan fee demanded by City and their reluctance to include an obligation-to-buy clause.

    Despite the uncertainties, Phillips remains optimistic about resolving his future swiftly. Having played just over 300 minutes in various competitions this season under Pep Guardiola, the midfielder is eager to secure regular playing time elsewhere.

  • Phillips ‘anxious’ over Man City exit as club sets valuation – Sources

    Phillips ‘anxious’ over Man City exit as club sets valuation – Sources

    Manchester City is maintaining their valuation of Kalvin Phillips, despite the player’s concerns that he might be priced out of a January transfer, as per sources reported by ESPN’s Rob Dawson.

    Phillips, aiming for an exit from the Etihad due to limited opportunities under Pep Guardiola, faces challenges in securing a move as City demands a loan fee of approximately £7m with an obligation to make the transfer permanent in the summer.

    Negotiations with Juventus have reportedly stalled over these demands, and Newcastle United has postponed making an official approach.

    Crystal Palace, Everton, and West Ham United are also reportedly interested, according to Sky Sports.

    City stands firm on their valuation, asserting that it is fair given Phillips’ status as an established England international, despite his struggle for game time under Guardiola.

    The club is open to keeping Phillips in the squad until the summer and is reportedly relaxed about the situation.

    Despite uncertainties surrounding his future, Phillips remains dedicated, continuing to work hard in training and maintaining popularity within the first-team group.

    The midfielder hopes City might reconsider their demands as the transfer deadline on Feb. 1 approaches.

  • Newcastle keeping tabs on City’s Phillips in January transfer window – Reports

    Newcastle keeping tabs on City’s Phillips in January transfer window – Reports

    Newcastle United is reportedly considering a January move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, according to sources close to ESPN’s Rob Dawson.

    City is anticipating offers for England midfielder Phillips in the upcoming January transfer window, as he has only started one game for the club this season.

    Newcastle, looking to reinforce their midfield after the suspension of Sandro Tonali, is among the interested clubs, with Juventus and Bayern Munich also in the mix.

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    Phillips, a £43 million ($53.6 million) acquisition from Leeds United in 2022, is eager for regular playing time before the Euros in Germany next summer.

    Despite his competition, he has struggled to secure a spot in Pep Guardiola’s lineup, starting just four games last season and one this season in the Carabao Cup.

    If he remains at City into the new year, he will face increased competition with the return of Kevin De Bruyne from a hamstring injury.

  • Newcastle joins Bayern in race for Man City outcast Kalvin Phillips

    Newcastle joins Bayern in race for Man City outcast Kalvin Phillips

    Newcastle United has entered the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, alongside Bayern Munich.

    The Northern Echo reports that Eddie Howe’s team is prepared to pursue Phillips in the upcoming January transfer window. Bayern has also expressed interest in the player if he opts to leave City.

    Speaking about his future at the Etihad Stadium after featuring in England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy last night, Phillips stated, “I am aware that I must play matches and compete every weekend.”

    “I’m going to have to make a decision on [my future] over the next few months.
    “Gareth just says that for me to keep my spot, I have to be playing games. That’s what I want to do. I have agreed with Gareth on that.
    “I want to play football and want to play as much as possible. Over the last year and a half, I haven’t been able to do that due to injuries and other factors.


    “It’s something I am going to have to think about. Hopefully my chance does come but if it doesn’t, then I will have to make other decisions as well.”

    Kalvin Phillips, who plays for Manchester City, will now rejoin Pep Guardiola’s squad with hopes of earning a place in the starting lineup for their upcoming match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.

  • Phillips considering a Man City departure – Reports

    Phillips considering a Man City departure – Reports

    Midfielder Kalvin Phillips is contemplating the possibility of leaving Manchester City in January, according to a source close to ESPN.

    Phillips made the decision to stay and compete for his place in the team during the summer, even though he faced challenges breaking into Pep Guardiola’s squad during his first season at the Etihad.

    However, the 27-year-old is beginning to lose confidence in his chances of becoming a regular player at City, especially after being overlooked for Premier League matches against Wolves and Arsenal while Rodri was serving a suspension.

    Phillips was brought in for a £43 million transfer from Leeds United in 2022 with the intention of providing competition for Rodri.

    However, with Rodri serving a ban for the matches at Molineux and the Emirates, Phillips found himself on the bench.

    In the current season, he has only started one match, which ended in a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.

    Throughout his City career, he has started only two Premier League games, both of which occurred at the conclusion of the previous season after Guardiola’s team had already secured the championship.

    A source informed ESPN that Phillips is concerned that his opportunities will be limited between now and the January transfer window, particularly with Rodri’s availability and City’s exit from the Carabao Cup.

  • Guardiola’s criticism “was a little bit hard to take” – City’s Kalvin Phillips on overweight remarks

    Guardiola’s criticism “was a little bit hard to take” – City’s Kalvin Phillips on overweight remarks

    Pep Guardiola isn’t afraid to tell it how it is, but one of his public criticisms of a player was difficult for the player to take since he believed his manager’s evaluation to be unreliable.

    Kalvin Phillips was acquired by Manchester City for £50 million from Leeds United, yet his rookie campaign with the treble-winning squad can be overlooked as if it never happened.

    Despite not having played much, he was selected for England’s World Cup squad. However, because of an injury he was still nursing in Qatar, he was only able to play for 35 minutes, casting doubt on his invitation.

    Phillips rejects Guardiola’s criticism

    According to Football365, Pep Guardiola was not too impressed with how the midfielder turned up ‘overweight’ at the club’s training facilities after the tournament in Qatar.

    “I’d probably say it was a little bit hard to take just because of how much it was oversized and how many people started talking about it,” he said.

    “I know obviously the manager made his comments and stuff like that, and I respected them because I did come back and I – I wasn’t overweight for me, but the manager has seen it in a very different way.”

    He returned to the bench for the game against his former club after missing the FA Cup game against Chelsea and was available for all games afterwards.

    “I did my best to try to get as fit as possible… It was just one of those things where there was just a misunderstanding between me and some staff members.”

    Pirlo rejects Phillips’ comparison

    Sports Brief reported that Italian legend, Andrea Pirlo rejected comparisons to Phillips, who is famously dubbed after him in Leeds.

    He is dubbed the Yorkshire Pirlo in his hometown even though the former Juventus manager is not in agreement as he found no similarities between them, although he did acknowledge him as a very good player.

  • Phillips hopeful of England World Cup inclusion

    Kalvin Phillips hopes to make England’s squad for the World Cup tournament which starts in the next two weeks after “recovering as fast as I possibly can” from shoulder surgery.

    The Manchester City midfielder left Leeds United in the last transfer window to join Pep Guardiola’s side, but he has only played 14 minutes for the Premier League champions this season.

    That has largely been down to a shoulder issue that required surgery in September and left him as a doubt to make Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad for the World Cup.

    Guardiola confirmed Phillips will be among the substitutes against Chelsea in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, though, and the 26-year-old hopes a timely recovery will see him make Southgate’s travelling party.

    “The shoulder’s perfectly fine now,” Phillips told BBC Radio 5 Live.

    Speaking on the Monday Night Club, he added: “I have gone through a seven-week process of recovering as fast as I possibly can for the World Cup. Everything is going great.

    “I’ve obviously not done it for quite a long time now, but I’ve kept my fitness up, and I’d like to think I could play 90 minutes.”

    England face Iran in their first game at the World Cup on November 21, but Phillips’ place may be far from guaranteed after making just three substitute appearances since joining City.

    When asked about his chances of boarding the plane to Qatar, Phillips said: “I’m not too sure yet. I’m very hopeful that I can be involved. We will have to wait and see.”

    While chances have been limited for the England international at City, battling with the likes of Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan for a midfield spot, Phillips praised Guardiola’s management during his injury issues.

    “Pep has been great, and he has spoken to me quite a lot. It is part of football, and he understands that,” Phillips said.

    “After my first full contact session the other day, he said he would hopefully try and get me minutes against Chelsea.

    “[Following surgery] I spoke to Gareth and told him about my situation. I said I understood if he didn’t select me, but he reassured me that ‘as long as you’re fit enough, and you prove you’re progressing well, there’s always a chance you will be called up’.

    “I’ve done everything in my power to be as fit as possible, and hopefully I will be involved.”

    Source: Livescore