Newcastle make Man City star 'top priority' ahead of January window

James Shearman

• 28 Dec 2023 10:37 CST
• 1 min read

Newcastle United are confident they can agree a deal to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City but face competition from Juventus, Everton and Crystal Palace for the 28-year-old.

Newcastle United are going to step up their interest in Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips and hope a loan deal can be agreed swiftly once the January transfer window opens. The midfielder is viewed as a top priority for Eddie Howe's team.

Manchester City will not block Kalvin Phillips from joining Newcastle on loan, talkSPORT understands.

Phillips has played just 89 Premier League minutes this season and the champions are inviting offers for the England star.