This is a surprising idea which was mentioned by the serious English media The Telegraph a few days ago, while before the holidays, other media were already mentioning an interest from French clubs, without naming them. PSG would therefore be interested in Kalvin Phillips, the English midfielder from Manchester City. Better yet, the British publication explained that the Parisians were quite well positioned to enlist the player who arrived at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2022.
In addition to Paris Saint-Germain, there are also several English teams involved, such as Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Fulham. It must be said that the former Leeds player maintains a good rating despite almost non-existent playing time since his arrival in Mancunian lands, he who was a reference in the championship at Leeds. In search of a midfielder – this is what Luis Enrique continues to demand from his leaders – the Parisians have therefore put the Three Lions player at the top of their list. However, as was to be expected, we will have to put our hands in our pockets.
A substantial price
The English media iNewsbranch of The Independent, says a little more about the situation of the player who has only played 89 minutes spread over 4 matches in the Premier League this season. We discover in particular the conditions set by Manchester City to release him. The Cityzens wish to part with it, if possible, in the form of a loan with a compulsory purchase option. It would first be necessary to pay 5 million pounds – slightly less than 6 million euros – for the loan compensation. A seemingly affordable amount.
On the other hand, the compulsory purchase option would be a little higher… The Cityzens thus wish to recover a large part of the sum paid a year and a half ago and would require that this option be around 40 million pounds, or 46 million euros. An already more substantial sum which could make its suitors hesitate, especially if it were to become compulsory. PSG is fixed.
