Former Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips could leave Premier League as European giants 'enter talks'

Former Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips could be set for a surprise move away from the Premier League. The Manchester City midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium this winter, be it on a loan deal or otherwise.

The former Leeds midfielder has failed to impress Pep Guardiola, struggling for game time behind both Rodri and Rico Lewis. Guardiola recently admitted: "I don't know what's going to happen. I feel so sorry for my decision for him. I've said that many times. He doesn't deserve what has happened to him and I'm so sorry.

"The only thing I can say about him is I am asking for good personalities and characters and he is a perfect example. And after that I have to give him something and I didn't do that. It's just because I visualise some things and visualise the team and things - and I struggle to see him.

"I'm not very pleased [with myself] and I am so sorry for him. I will not say that [to him] because it is a business and I have to be a professional. But if one guy behaves [poorly], I don't care. But the way he behaves with the team-mates and everyone, I care. So that's why hopefully it can turn around. And I've said many times, if it comes to January and he stays, I'm more than pleased because he trains really good and he's a lovely guy and character."

Newcastle United have been heavily linked with a loan move, but a fresh report from ESPN now claims Italian giants Juventus are in talks over a possible deal. It's claimed Juve would like a loan deal until the end of the season, though City would prefer a permanent deal. Crucially, Newcastle's Financial Fair Play situation means they are also unlikely to pull off a permanent deal this winter.

A loan deal with an obligation to buy could be an option, with plenty of teams using that mechanism to get around FFP issues of late. Though, it's unclear whether Phillips would want to make the move to Italy, or whether he would prefer to stay in the Premier League.