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Man City is suspicious of Newcastle’s desire

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Man City is cautious of Newcastle’s desire, and Kalvin Phillips may follow Harry Kane to Bayern Munich.

According to reports, Harry Kane’s team, Bayern Munich, is interested in signing Kalvin Phillips.

Since joining Manchester City in 2022, the midfield player from Leeds has only made five starts, and he is about to contemplate his future.

When the transfer window opens, Phillips can try to leave City.

He may go to Bayern with Kane, who has excelled since moving there.

Amidst the Italian betting controversy involving Sandro Tonali, Newcastle may consider looking towards Phillips during the January transfer window.

The Magpies are concerned that the 23-year-old may serve a protracted ban for his betting crimes during his time at AC Milan, according to talkSPORT.

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The Sun claims that City would wait to see if Newcastle is a championship threat before allowing Phillips to depart in the new year.

Bayern is one among the teams that might relocate, should Eddie Howe’s team be perceive as a competitor.

Phillips would join England teammate Kane at the German powerhouse, where he has scored nine goals since joining in the summer.

The two have collaborated on 25 international games and might join Bayern Munich as teammates in January.

With just five appearances for City this season, Phillips is reportedly of interest to West Ham as well.

During their first eight Premier League games, the 27-year-old has played 70 minutes; in the Champions League, he has only played seven.

Phillips made just one appearance in the starting lineup. Coming in as a substitute in a 1-0 Carabao Cup loss away to Newcastle.

He acknowledged he needs more playing time and would think about his future at City after England’s 3-1 victory over Italy on Tuesday in their Euro 2024 qualifying match.

Pep Guardiola’s decision to move John Stones into midfield and Rodri’s steady starts have both hurt Phillips’ minutes.

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