Alright folks, time to dive into some footie banter! Word on the street is that Kalvin Phillips, the midfield maestro collecting dust on Manchester City’s bench, is the hottest ticket in town for clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and even struggling Newcastle United.

I mean, this lad plays in a position so sizzling, it’s like a fresh batch of fish and chips on a Friday night – defensive midfield. According to pundit Dean Saunders, he’s as sought after as a rare Pokemon card. Poor lad’s stuck twiddling his thumbs at City, with limited game time. It’s either hefty cheques and boredom or a run for it and some actual football.

Since joining Man City, Phillips has seen more of the bench than the pitch. Only 31 appearances in all competitions, with a measly 16 in the Premier League. That’s less time than it takes for a proper cuppa to brew.

But hold on now, Phillips isn’t just some benchwarmer. He represents England and has shown his mettle at Leeds United. With Man City sitting fourth in the Premier League, it’s clear that Phillips might need a new playground to show off his skills.

Rumour has it that Newcastle are keen to rescue Phillips from his Etihad exile. Eddie Howe is rubbing his hands together, thinking he can lure Phillips to the Magpies. According to Saunders, Phillips wouldn’t just add some sparkle to Newcastle’s midfield, but he’d also be an upgrade for Liverpool and Man Utd.

Now, I can hear you asking – is Phillips really that good? Well, according to Saunders, he could give the likes of Casemiro at Man Utd and Endo at Liverpool a run for their money. He might even sprinkle some magic dust on the Newcastle squad, who are going through an injury crisis and a pretty dire run of form.

Saunders also had a warning for Phillips. He thinks the lad needs to have a good, hard think about his future. Is sitting on the bench worth it? Will he continue to bask in those hefty wages or take a leap of faith and play the game he loves?

So there you have it! Kalvin Phillips, the forgotten gem at Man City could be the missing piece that teams like Newcastle, Liverpool, and Manchester United are searching for. Let’s see where this transfer window takes him – I’m rooting for a move that gets him back to running circles around the opposition on the pitch. Cheers to that, folks!