Manchester City fans have been discussing rumours that Kalvin Phillips is a target for Manchester United.
It was reported by English tabloid The Sun earlier this week that the Red Devils could make a move for the England international, although those claims have since been played down.
Fans on X believe Phillips deserves to play for a team who have a better chance of winning silverware than their Manchester rivals:
There’s better teams for him
— Ali CTID (@HaalandSZN1999) December 13, 2023
He should not go to Man Utd Never!!!!!
— JB (@MCFC__JB) December 13, 2023
We already don’t play him. Then we ruin his career by giving him to United? No no😹
— Laura🍍🐿️ (@vandemlau) December 13, 2023
He should not go to UTD!!!!
— KDB×Grealish🥷🏾 (@SiRRgrealish10) December 13, 2023
He’s such a nice guy, we can’t sell him to united because it would be very disrespectful
— MCFC_Ian (@kudozian) December 13, 2023
Just hope he finds playing times somewhere. I do not like how pep seeked him out for a lot of cash and never gave him an opportunity to prove himself. I realize pep likely did not see what he wanted to see from him in practice but still. Hope he starts today.
— Ian_Burdick (@Burdman_96) December 13, 2023
Guardiola has admitted that he doesn’t rate Phillips
At the weekend, manager Pep Guardiola gave his honest verdict on whether the midfielder has a future at the Etihad Stadium. He said that the midfielder will find it difficult to get into the starting lineup if he doesn’t leave in January:
“It’s just because I visualise some things and visualise the team and things – and I struggle to see him. I’m not very pleased [with myself] and I am so sorry for him. I will not say that [to him] because it is a business and I have to be a professional.”
Two clubs are favourites to sign the City player
Reports in the Italian media have claimed that Phillips has a preference for Juventus, with the Serie A club having guaranteed him starting opportunities. Newcastle are the other team who are prepared to push the boat out for the 28-year-old.
Liverpool have also been mentioned as potential suitors but they are not expected to make a bid for the former Leeds player next month.
