Mark Douglas: 'Phenomenal' £45m-rated star now on Newcastle's 'list' for this summer

Mark Douglas has revealed that Kalvin Phillips is now on the ‘list’ of Newcastle United for a potential move in the summer.

It has been reported that Manchester United are now ‘working‘ on a deal to try and sign Phillips, but any move could be complicated by the rivalry between them and Leeds United.

The defensive midfield player is reportedly willing to sign a new contract at Elland Road, but only if they can guarantee safety in the Premier League, with West Ham and Aston Villa also sniffing around.

Jesse Marsch’s team are currently six points clear of the drop zone, but Burnley crucially have two games in hand, meaning that they can catch the Yorkshire club with two wins.

Taking to Twitter, iNews journalist Douglas has revealed that Phillips is now on the St. James’ Park faithful’s ‘list’ for the summer.

However, the Whites ‘hope’ that they can keep him beyond this season.

Currently rated at £45m by Transfermarkt, Phillips would likely be a club-record transfer should the North East club be able to sign him.

Nonetheless, he could form a mouth-watering partnership with Bruno Guimaraes in midfield that would take them to the next level.

Hailed for a ‘phenomenal‘ performance on England duty in Euro 2020 by Ian Wright, Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate has also sung his praises at international level.

For the Peacocks, Phillips has unfortunately been injured for most of the campaign, but last term he was a key player for the side that finished in a respectable ninth place in the top flight.

He would not be easy to lure away, but the 26-year-old would certainly be a coup for the Tynesiders.

In other news, find out what ‘huge’ club-record deal NUFC are now eyeing here!

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