Despite having a difficult season the previous year after joining from Leeds United, Kalvin Phillips decided to stay at Manchester City this summer.
Pep Guardiola has struggled with the England international’s injuries and fitness, and he currently appears to be lower on the team’s priority list. This summer, Pep Guardiola even made an effort to recruit Mateo Kovavic.
And while reports indicate Phillips is content to compete for a spot at City, his agents are reportedly preparing for calls from interested teams in advance of January.
Agents anticipating calls from clubs over Kalvin Phillips
The CAA Stellar agents for Phillips anticipate hearing from other clubs before the window opens on their client, according to The Mirror.
Phillips, who will be eager to play before the Euros next summer, is expected to draw a lot of interest.
Spurs are thought to be among the clubs interested in signing Phillips; recent sources say that the player is well-liked there.
Phillips, a midfielder praised by Jose Mourinho as “fantastic,” is aware that the next several months will be crucial.
Well, it seems to reason that Phillips would need to relocate if he wants to continue playing for England. The question of how long he can continue to be selected while not participating baffles England fans by the minute.
He is a competent midfielder, and we’re not suggesting Southgate shouldn’t select him.
However, there comes a point where not getting any minutes has a significant impact on everything else, and Phillips must therefore carefully consider his options.
If a move is made in January and he is able to play regular football, Phillips may have to start playing.
