Bayern Munich is now interested in a ‘phenomenal’ Newcastle transfer target.
Newcastle United could sign a new midfielder during the January transfer window.
While Sandro Tonali came in the summer, he and Bruno Guimaraes are the only two players in that position Newcastle has signed since PIF took over.
This is largely due to the need for reinforcements elsewhere, as well as Joelinton’s revival as a central midfielder.
Still, reports have suggested the club remain open to the idea of strengthening there as Eddie Howe attempts to build a squad capable of challenging across a number of fronts.
Indeed, one name keeps emerging on the radar.
England and Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is consistently linked with the Magpies but signing him will not be easy.
Bayern Munich is now interested in signing Kalvin Phillips.
Bayern Munich, according to The Sun, could join the hunt to sign the star.
A deal to City last summer did not work out, and the German champions have demonstrated a willingness to do business in the Premier League by signing Harry Kane from Tottenham.
According to the source, Bayern Munich is keeping a close eye on his status at the Etihad Stadium and intends to make a transfer either in January or in the summer.
Phillips is in high demand for good reason.
Though it hasn’t worked out for the 27-year-old at City, he has little to be ashamed of. After all, Pep Guardiola has probably the best squad in world football.
Phillips could have done more to impress on occasion, but there’s a reason why so many clubs are interested in him. Newcastle’s own Kieran Trippier has praised the former Leeds midfielder as “phenomenal,” and defensive midfielders were in high demand this summer, with Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo also leaving for large sums.
Newcastle will have to fight for him if they want him.
