It has been reported that Juventus have ‘opened talks’ with Manchester City to sign Kalvin Phillips on loan in January.
With Fabrizio Romano also revealing in November that the 28-year-old was “99 per cent guaranteed” to leave City in the winter window, he has now reported the Serie A giants’ interest in his signature.
Over a week ago, Pep Guardiola admitted that he simply does not “visualise” his team with the Englishman as a part of it.
Fabrizio Romano: Juventus have “opened talks” to sign Kalvin Phillips on loan in January
Kalvin Phillips has endured yet another forgettable season at the Etihad Stadium, as he is yet to start a single game in the Premier League.
It is only in the Carabao Cup and the Champions League that the £42 million (The Athletic) man has started a game apiece this campaign.
Now, Fabrizio Romano has given a lowdown on Juventus’ interest in getting a loan deal over the line for Kalvin Phillips in January.
For starters, as previously claimed, the Italian side have begun talks with Manchester City to sign the 27-year-old.
Kalvin Phillips is believed to be “open to the move”, as Massimiliano Allegri’s side are also ready to sign him on loan with an option to buy, which is considered a “mandatory” requirement for the Sky Blues before giving the deal a go-ahead.
Kalvin Phillips could go down as one of City’s most disappointing signings of all time
If Juventus manage to secure the services of Kalvin Phillips on loan in January, it is safe to say that he will go down as one of Manchester City’s worst-ever signings.
Unlike in the case of other underwhelming arrivals who at least made some sort of an impact during their time in sky blue, Phillips seemed not to even be trusted to play any part on the pitch for the most part.
When the all-action defensive midfielder was brought in by Pep Guardiola’s men in the summer of 2022, it seemed like he had all the attributes to emerge as the perfect understudy to Rodri.
But that simply has not been the case as the former Leeds United fan favourite’s acquisition has been proof that even one of the best recruits in the business can make the odd mistake in the transfer market.
