Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is earnestly urging Pep Guardiola to permit the signing of a standout Manchester City player on loan by January. His intention is to utilize the player’s exceptional abilities to prevent Liverpool from securing the league title. Additionally, Howe aims to leverage the player’s quality in Newcastle’s Champions League campaign if they successfully qualify.

Premier League side remains persistent in their pursuit of a Manchester City player and won’t withdraw from their efforts to secure Kalvin Phillips this month, according to updates from Rudy Galetti.

Recent developments surrounding Kalvin Phillips at Manchester City reveal negotiations with Newcastle, where the champions are insisting on an obligation to purchase at the loan’s end, causing a hurdle in the discussions. Despite initial complications, Galetti’s latest information indicates that Newcastle continues to pressurize Manchester City to finalize the deal.

Phillips’ potential move to Newcastle is seen as pivotal for his involvement in EURO 2024. Simultaneously, Manchester City has a contingency plan in place for when Phillips departs the Etihad Stadium. Sky Sports reports that Txiki Begiristain, the club’s Director of Football, is actively seeking a young, local central midfielder as Phillips’ replacement. Alternatively, Benfica’s Joao Neves emerges as a potential signing if an ideal candidate isn’t found, with Bernardo Silva expressing an interest in bringing his compatriot to Manchester City.

Watch for developments at Manchester City this month, as a new central midfielder could join the squad if Phillips leaves.