KALVIN PHILLIPS’ latest transfer demand has given Juventus an advantage in the race to sign him.
The Italian giants are the frontrunners to sign the Manchester City midfielder alongside Newcastle.
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However, they may now have moved ahead of the Magpies after a fresh twist in the transfer saga.
According to The Telegraph, Phillips wants to be guaranteed playing time before choosing which club to join in January.
The 28-year-old is keen to leave the Etihad Stadium after failing to break into Pep Guardiola’s side.
He is eyeing consistent minutes, though, in order to establish himself in Gareth Southgate’s England plans ahead of the Euros.
Phillips’ demands appear set to give Juventus an advantage over Newcastle.
The Serie A side are in need of a midfielder following long-term suspensions to Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba.
Although Newcastle themselves are without Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Sean Longstaff have continued to feature in recent weeks.
Joelinton did pick up an injury in Saturday’s win over Fulham, though, in a blow for Eddie Howe after Longstaff’s recent return to action.
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Juventus have reportedly already opened talks with City over a potential deal, with Phillips understood to be open to the move.
The Old Lady are eyeing an initial loan deal with an option to buy the City man in the summer.
Since his £45million move from Leeds last summer, Phillips has struggled for consistent action.
His woes have continued this term, with just 89 minutes of Premier League action and only two starts across all competitions.