- Kalvin Phillips is expected to leave Manchester City this month
- Newcastle pulled out of the race for the England international
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Halfway through the January transfer window, one of the players most expected to be on the move is yet to find himself a new club.
That man in question is obviously Kalvin Phillips, who has long been linked with a move away from Manchester City in search of regular football.
Newcastle have reportedly called off their pursuit of the England international due to City demanding a £7million loan fee, but that hasn’t put off West Ham, Everton and Juventus.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have been linked with Matthijs de Ligt and Ronald Arajuo as Erik ten Hag looks to overhaul his defensive options. The Dutchman is reportedly ‘very interested’ in reuniting with de Ligt, whom he managed at Ajax.
Below, Mail Sport takes a look at the transfer rumours on Tuesday morning.
West Ham, Everton and Juventus remain interested in signing Kalvin Phillips
Manchester United have been linked with Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt
Juventus, Everton, West Ham and Crystal Palace all remain interested in Kalvin Phillips, who is expected to leave the Etihad this month in search for regular football elsewhere. (Sky Sports)
Erik ten Hag is very interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, amid reports the former Ajax defender is not entirely happy with his situation at the Bundesliga giants. (Sky Sports Germany)
Barcelona defender Ronald Arajuo is also on Manchester United’s radar, as ten Hag looks to overhaul his back four. Bayern Munich have also been tracking the Uruguay international. (Sky Sports Germany)
United are interested in signing Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal, whose release clause stands at €60m (£51m). The Spain international has scored 10 goals in 26 appearances this season and has also been linked with Aston Villa. (Todofichajes – in Spanish)
One player United won’t sign is Karim Benzema. The Frenchman was linked with a move to Old Trafford and Chelsea on loan this month, but United have reportedly decided…