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Newcastle have been really surprised by what Premier League rival want for ‘unbelievable’ 28-year-old

Newcastle United have been left surprised by Manchester City as they look to complete a deal to sign Kalvin Phillips in the January transfer window.

It may be a shock to some that Kalvin Phillips remains at the Etihad Stadium at this stage of the month. Of course, the 28-year-old has been a🐎 peripheral figure throughout hi❀s time with City.

Newcastle had hop🍌ed to finalise a deal for Phillips befor𒈔e the window even opened. However, the Magpies h💖ave, so far, been unable to agree a move for the England international.

Newcastle surprised by Manchester City stance over Kalvin Phillips

Manchester City want�💛� a loan fee of £7 million for Phillips, which has put Newcastle off.

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images

Journalist Dean Jones has told that City actual꧒ly want a fee closer to £5 million. However, it still seems that Eddie Howe’s side have got a lot of work to do to get a deal across the line.

Manchester City are d𓃲igging their heels in over the price. And Newcastle have been left surprised by City’s insistence on the fee. Phillips is still expected to leave the Premier League champions before the window shuts.

Magpies definitely need further reinforcements

Newcastle fans would be really disappointed if they did not sign anyone this month. Eddie Howe’s side were superb against City at Stꦿ James’ Park. But they have♑ been on a torrid run of form.

That is largely due♑ to injuries. ꧑There is now a doubt over whether Joelinton will play again this season, according to the . So that may perhaps influence how hard they push to get a deal for Phillips done.

Much may depend on how much 🎀leeway Newcastle have when it comes 🌜to Profit and Sustainability. And City may perhaps want a loan move which leads to a permanent transfer in the summer.

But Phillips has the quality to be an ‘‘ player, so it would be a real boost if they could manage to reach an a♋greement.