Despite retaining the confidence of England manager Gareth Southgate, Kalvin Phillips faces the challenge of needing more regular playing time at Manchester City in preparation for Euro 2024.
Recent reports from Gazzetta dello Sport indicated that the Eglishman's representatives had given the green light to a loan move to Serie A's Juventus in January.
The move seemed like a logical step, allowing the 27-year-old to regain his match fitness and providing the Turinian outfit with experienced cover for players like Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli.
However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the potential move to Allianz Stadium appears to have hit a significant roadblock.
‘I’m told Kalvin Phillips is not a top target for Juventus and nothing concrete is happening,’ he wrote.
‘Juve want a new midfielder for sure to replace Pogba and Fagioli but for Phillips there are no concrete talks taking place as they want a more offensive midfielder as priority… Then, we will see'. stated the transfer insider in his exclusive Daily Briefing.
With just 236 minutes of playing time this season, as reported by WhoScored, the former Leeds United star finds himself in a frustrating situation as he is struggling to make an impact under Pep Guardiola.
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