On Monday morning, we saw Italian newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport with a story saying Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is ‘officially on the market’.
With Juventus interested in the 28-year-old, Pep Guardiola’s recent quotes were seen as a boost for the Old Lady to achieve the signing.
It’s now time for CalcioMercato.it to share an update on this situation, bringing some details of how this operation could be possible.
Phillips himself reportedly sees Juventus as a ‘priority’ for January, as their coach Massimiliano Allegri promised he’d be an ‘immediate starter’ there.
Now Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is expected to meet Manchester City, as the player’s agents from Stellar are working on the move as well.
The agency is said to be avoiding any leaks to make the operation ‘secure’, and that’s apparently why there aren’t many details for now.
What is clear is that Juventus are not looking for a simple purchase, and the loan is seen as the solution for now. With the player giving the green light, it’s only Manchester City’s approval that is lacking at this stage.
