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Newcastle’s hopes of landing Kalvin Phillips have been boosted by reports that Juventus could end their pursuit of him.
Eddie Howe‘s team have been interested in the Manchester City midfielder for some time and Phillips is keen to get more playing time ahead of Euro 2024.
Phillips has started two games this season and has only managed to come off the bench in the Premier League four times.
Juventus had been keen to bolster their midfield with him as Paul Pogba and Nicola Fagiolo both face long-term suspensions.
However, Fabrizio Romano reports that their infatuation has cooled after discussions over a loan fee and salary with Manchester City.
Newcastle could benefit as Juventus reportedly do not intend to continue their Kalvin Phillips pursuit after hearing about loan fee and salary arrangements
Phillips has not started a Premier League game this season and wants more playing time ahead of Euro 2024
That means that unless something changes to bring Juventus back into the fold, Newcastle have one less rival in the race for his signature.
A move to Newcastle – whether permanently or on loan – could benefit both Phillips and the club.
Mail Sport’s Sami Mokbel believes that the 28-year-old would ‘start at Euro 2024’ if he plays regular Premier League football.
‘I think if Phillips is starting regularly, he will start at Euro 2024 alongside Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham and if he stays in the Premier League at the very highest level – and this is no disrespect for Serie A at all – and he can…