{"id":300882,"date":"2023-12-21T08:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T08:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/?p=300882"},"modified":"2023-12-21T08:24:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T08:24:01","slug":"football-rumours-juventus-leading-newcastle-in-race-for-kalvin-phillips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/soccer\/football-rumours-juventus-leading-newcastle-in-race-for-kalvin-phillips\/","title":{"rendered":"Football rumours: Juventus leading Newcastle in race for Kalvin Phillips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Juventus could have the upper hand in signing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips<\/strong> as the 28-year-old wants guarantees over his playing time before choosing a club, the Telegraph reports. This gives the Italian side a slight advantage over Newcastle as Phillips hopes to impress before next summer\u2019s European Championship.<\/p>\n Arsenal are leading Chelsea and Tottenham in the race to sign suspended Brentford striker Ivan Toney<\/strong>, the Independent reports, with the striker expected to be valued at upwards of \u00a360million. The 27-year-old was suspended for eight months due to breaching betting rules.<\/p>\n Manchester United have identified 22-year-old Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo<\/strong> to replace Brazil\u2019s Antony, according to The Sun. The Japan international has scored six goals so far for the Spanish side.<\/p>\n Tottenham and the Red Devils will have to fork out a hefty fee if they are to pursue Everton under-21 defender Jarrad Branthwaite<\/strong>, who has been priced at \u00a3100million.<\/p>\n Raphael Varane<\/strong>: ESPN says Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants to keep the 30-year-old defender at the club, despite interest from Real Madrid.<\/p>\n Jadon Sancho<\/strong>: The out-of-favour Manchester United winger has been identified by German clubs Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig and Stuttgart, 90Min reports.<\/p>\nSocial media round-up<\/h2>\n
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