Football rumours: Newcastle considering short-term move for Kalvin Phillips

Oct 25, 2023 1 min read
Newcastle could revisit their interest in Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips (Nigel French/PA).
Newcastle could revisit their interest in Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips (Nigel French/PA).

What the papers say

Newcastle could be set to revisit their interest in Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. According to the i, the 27-year-old could be brought in as short-term cover for Sandro Tonali, who is facing a ban following investigations into alleged betting offences.

Manchester United v Athletic Bilbao – Pre Season Friendly – Aviva Stadium
Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams (Liam McBurney/PA)

The Liverpool Echo reports the Reds are among several Premier League clubs interested in Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. Citing website 90min, the paper says Liverpool, along with Arsenal, Tottenham and Aston Villa, are all keeping tabs on the 21-year-old.

And the Birmingham Mail says Aston Villa and West Ham have been told by Real Madrid that the price tag for in-demand midfielder Brahim Diaz is about £17.8million.

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Costa Rica v Germany – FIFA World Cup 2022 – Group E – Al Bayt Stadium
Jamal Musiala in action for Germany (Adam Davy/PA)

Jamal Musiala: The Bayern Munich winger is weighing a move to Manchester City or Real Madrid, according to Sky Sports Deutchland.

Jack Clarke: The Sunderland Echo says Sunderland are keen to ward off interest from Burnley by tying down the 22-year-old winger to a new contract.

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