Calvin Phillips has been linked to Tottenham Hotspur.
Britain's 'The Sun' reported on May 5 (KST), "Tottenham are the latest to jump into the race for Phillips. Phillips, who currently plays for Manchester City, has attracted a lot of attention ahead of the January transfer window. The England international could leave City in a bid to secure regular game time for his country at UEFA Euro 2024."
"Tottenham are interested in signing Phillips. If Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leaves the club, Phillips could be a target. Phillips has been linked with Liverpool, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and West Ham United in recent weeks, with Tottenham joining the chase. Phillips could leave City for a fee of £50 million," the report added. 온라인카지노
England's Team Talk also said: "Phillips has been a disappointment at City. That's because Pep Guardiola is playing him as a defensive midfielder. He is still a favorite of Gareth Southgate, but he needs regular playing time if he is to make it to Euro 2024 with England. Liverpool, Newcastle, Villa, and West Ham are monitoring the situation. Newcastle, with Sandro Tonali serving a 10-month ban, are the favorites. But Tottenham are also courting Phillips."
"Tottenham's new manager, Enze Postecoglou, doesn't trust Hojbjerg. If he does leave in January, Phillips would be a great replacement. He could compete with the likes of Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Sarr."
Phillips, a Leeds United youth product, made his professional debut in the 2014-15 season. The Whites won the English Football League Championship (EFL Championship, second tier) in 2019-20, earning promotion to the Premier League (PL). Phillips was an integral part of Leeds' midfield and a key reason for their promotion.
Phillips' talents have translated to the PL. His workrate, solid defense, and sharp link-up play put him in the spotlight. Phillips' stock rose further when he was consistently included in Gareth Southgate's England squad.
His next stop was Manchester, where a stellar performance at Euro 2020 was key to sealing the deal. Pep Guardiola's persistence was rewarded with the signing. Phillips was expected to wear the number four shirt worn by Man City legend Vincent Kompany.
Phillips was sidelined for an extended period of time with a shoulder injury early in the season and was criticized for being overweight after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Guardiola publicly expressed his frustration.
This season is also the worst. Phillips has played just 186 minutes in all competitions combined. In the league, he's still coming off the bench and hasn't even started. At this rate, he could lose his place in the England national team. That said, Phillips could leave the club in search of more playing time, and City are believed to be open to a move.
The question is price. City's original bid for Phillips was 49 million euros ($71 million), but now they want 50 million pounds ($81.2 million). With a hamstring injury, weight controversy, and lack of playing time, it's a risky investment.
Nevertheless, several clubs are interested. His performances at Leeds and at the Euros were among the best in England at the time. According to The Sun, Liverpool, Villa, Newcastle, West Ham, and even Tottenham, who are in need of midfield reinforcements, are keeping tabs on Phillips.