Arsenal 'target' Man City star Kalvin Phillips and other transfer rumours

Manchester City are braced for interest from Arsenal in England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, according to reports.

Phillips, 27, signed for the Premier League champions from Leeds United last summer. However, the midfielder has struggled to secure regular game time since that £45million switch.

Speculation over his future remains high, with reports from The Sun indicating Arsenal could attempt to swoop for his signature. City allowed Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus to move directly between the two clubs last summer and the Gunners went on to challenge for the Premier League title.

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Phillips has only started five matches for City in all competitions. The report cites that a mid-season move could be possible - at least if rivals Arsenal get their way.

Elsewhere, reports in Argentina have suggested that City have formulated a plan to sign Boca Juniors’ Valentin Barco. The versatile 19-year-old, who is able to play either as a left-back or a winger, has enjoyed a breakthrough season in Buenos Aires, making 23 appearances across all competitions and providing four goal contributions.

Sport Witness relays a report from Argentine outlet TyC Sports and insists a ‘decision has been made’ regarding City's interest in the teenager. It is stated that City intend to sign Barco in January and loan him out to a Championship club in order to gain experience in English football. This is despite previous claims that he would be loaned back to Boca Juniors.

The report claims that Barco’s contract, which runs until December 2024, includes a $10m release clause. However,