Newcastle United’s search for a midfielder this summer could land them at Manchester City’s door.
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips could leave the Etihad Stadium this summer in a bid to get regular game time. Since joining the Citizens, Phillips is yet to start a Premier League game and has featured just 13 times in all competitions.
The Sun reports that Newcastle, West Ham, and Phillips’ former side Leeds United have all shown an interest in signing the midfielder this summer. City, though, will reportedly demand a fee of around £43million, the same they paid for the 27-year-old’s services last summer.
The Magpies are in the market for a midfielder when the transfer window opens and will look to sign a no.6 to play in their midfield three.
Newcastle was linked with a move for Inacio in January 2022 and then again last summer but opted to sign Dan Burn and Sven Botman. The 21-year-old seems destined for a move to the Premier League in the future and could make the switch this summer – if his club is not able to increase his release clause.
Socceroos star backs Kuol for success
Australia defender Kye Rowles has backed Garang Kuol to be a success at Hearts despite a difficult start to life in Scotland. Rowles, who plays alongside Kuol at the club and international level, said: “He’s so young and he’s learning every day.
“The Scottish league is very physical and it’s a different style of play than what it is back here. They don’t care who you are over there – they’re just going to go through you.
“They don’t hold back challenges. He’s just keeping his head down and he’s working hard and hopefully, he starts getting more and more minutes because he can show what he can do.”
