The midfielder has barely played 90 minutes in the Premier League this season and he must be fearing for his place in England's Euro 2024 squad in spite of Gareth Southgate's persistent loyalty.
Pep Guardiola has left the door open for a winter exit after admitting to not being able to get the best out of him.
Despite his limited game time, no one is questioning the quality of Phillips and he seemingly has a number of potential takers next month. Juventus have sprung up as candidates amid their midfield woes.
Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli are both suspended due to respective bans so reinforcement for the Italians is needed, and their supposed interest in Phillips underscores how he is still viewed despite his fringe City status.
The transfer more likely to happen is the switch to Newcastle. It would mean less upheaval of home life but perhaps less game time opportunity.
Esta historia es de la edición December 24, 2023 de MEN on Sunday.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición December 24, 2023 de MEN on Sunday.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Kids left out of U18s clash in hint over first-team call
UNITED youngsters Chido Obi and James Scanlon were left out of the U18s fixture against Newcastle yesterday suggesting they could be set for a more senior role today.
Cityvictory off field will be music to Toon's ears
CITY and Newcastle United are perhaps as close as two teams in the same league could be.
'Underperforming United side are responsible for club redundancies'
Manager blames terrible season for cuts at Old Trafford
It's the best thing that's happened - it's offered me way out'
GMP say new powers to protect domestic abuse victims are having a real impact
Green light given for 76 new homes in town
PLANS to build new homes in a borough's green belt have been given the thumbs up.
Blistering hat-trick hero ready to ease burden on Haaland
IT has been a difficult start to life at City for Omar Marmoush.
Advice for young people experiencing thoughts of suicide
TALK, share your feelings, don't shy away from difficult conversations - these are ways suicide can be prevented among young people.
Working at Asda? We all LOVE it!
IT APPEARS love is in the air at Asda stores across Greater Manchester - with many couples finding romance at the supermarket chain.
Building with colourful past has a bleak future
THE future now looks bleak for a boarded-up building in Manchester city centre with a colourful past dating back over 100 years.
Labour Party has thrown me under the bus
Councillor's fury over his suspension amid WhatsApp storm L
