By Alan Hutton

27th Oct, 2023 | 12:00pm

Newcastle United tipped to agree Kalvin Phillips deal after source's reveal - pundit

Newcastle United are one of several Premier League teams interested in Kalvin Phillips.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former Tottenham and Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton said Phillips will struggle to break into the starting XI at St James’ Park but he will find it easier than he has at Man City.

The 27-year-old’s current contract runs until 2028 after signing from Leeds United last summer but there is a growing consensus that he could depart in January.

On 21 October, Football Insider revealed that the Magpies are plotting a January swoop for Phillips as they brace for a hefty ban to be landed on current midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Hutton suggested the England international would be a great addition to Eddie Howe’s side.

“It has been difficult since he moved to Man City, he has found it hard to break into that team.

“That is no sleight on him because they are one of the best teams out there so it is understandable.

“There will be a lot of teams after him, especially if the price is right. Newcastle are definitely going in the right direction, under a manager who is going places.

“I think the team look very bright in midfield and I think he could add something to that, especially if they are going to be going for Champions League most years now – they need a squad capable of doing all the trophies.

“It is not going to be an easy task breaking into that team at Newcastle but I would like to think he would fancy his chances more than at Man City.“

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