Manchester City eyeing Kalvin Phillips for new central midfielder role

Kalvin Phillips’ departure from Manchester City appears to be a certainty, sparking speculation about the club’s next move. With Juventus tipped as a possible destination for Phillips, Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola’s team is already in search of a potential replacement.

Reports from British press suggest that Fulham’s Joao Palhinha is currently the leading candidate.

Born in 1995 in Portugal, the midfielder has reportedly caught the interest of all major Premier League clubs, who have begun to explore the possibility of bringing him onboard.

Joao Palhinha boasts of 6 goals and an assist across 56 appearances, a record that Manchester City is reportedly prepared to secure with a £60 million bid.