Juventus has reportedly entered the competition to secure the services of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips during the upcoming January transfer window.
Having moved to Manchester City from Leeds United in July 2022 for a reported £42 million ($52 million), Phillips has encountered difficulties securing consistent playtime under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
The 28-year-old Englishman is purportedly eager to depart Manchester City in the impending transfer window. ESPN reports discussions between Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus and City regarding a potential transfer for Phillips in January.
According to the report, Manchester City prefers a permanent transfer for Phillips, while Juventus leans towards a loan arrangement until the season’s end. Despite being with Guardiola’s side, Phillips has only featured in four Premier League matches this season.
Furthermore, he did not start for the team even when their primary defensive midfielder, Rodri, was suspended for matches against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Arsenal, and Aston Villa.
Phillips is determined to secure regular playing time at the club level to bolster his chances of inclusion in the England squad for the upcoming European Championships in Germany next summer. This season, he has only managed 89 minutes of Premier League action.
Kalvin Phillips
Kalvin Phillips
EnglandThis season he played in total 4 times for 89 minutes for Premier League.
Kalvin Phillips didn’t score any goal for Manchester City. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 4th in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City drew 2-2 against Crystal Palace. The next match in Premier League will be against Everton.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 4th in the Premier League with 34 points.
In the last 17 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester City drawn 2-2 against Crystal Palace.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 40 goals and conceding 20.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Everton on Tuesday 26th of December in Liverpool.
Juventus performance and stats
Juventus is currently 2nd in the Serie A with 37 points.
In the last 16 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 4 times, and lost once. In its last match, Juventus drawn 1-1 against Genoa.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 24 goals and conceding 10.
Juventus will play the next match in Serie A against Frosinone on Saturday 23rd of December in Frosinone. The prediction is Juventus winning the match.
