Juventus are hoping to convince Manchester City to continue paying the maximum of Kalvin Phillips’ salary if he joins them next month.
And that could prove to be a sticking point for a move to Italy for the England midfielder.
The Three Lions favorites are asking for a loan in the new year to pursue their dream of betting on Euro 2024.
The decision to sign up for Serie A name hunters is anything that appeals to the former Leeds player.
Juve are currently at the head of the queue as they are in the market for a new midfielder during the January window.
However, they are not keen on paying the whole of the 28-year-old’s wages – which are believed to be around £150,000 per week – outright.
Bayern Munich have also been linked with Phillips and did some business with the treble winners last January when Joao Cancelo moved to Germany.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are also interested as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his injury-hit squad for the second half of the season.
However, City may want to convince one of their domestic rivals at a key moment in the season.
Phillips is in contention to start in midfield for City’s trip to Aston Villa this evening due to an injury to star midfielder Rodri.
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Asked if Rodri’s absence was an opportunity for Phillips, City manager Guardiola replied: “Yes. “
And he added: “I said I had a [headline].
“We have to look at education this afternoon [if the game will start] and see how the players are and feel. A decision will be made tomorrow. “
“We will look for the solution to compete with Aston Villa. “
Phillips’ efforts in education during his break from the first team inspired Guardiola, who said: “[They’ve been] exceptional.
“I don’t have bad comments, as I’ve said many times. “
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