Kalvin Phillips remains determined to stay at Man City despite being a ‘shock target’ for Bayern Munich… while Mateo Kovacic completes medical ahead of £25m move
- Kalvin Phillips is determined to remain at Man City despite Bayern Munich links
- The England midfielder barely played last year after his £42m move from Leeds
- Mateo Kovacic has also undergone a medical ahead of a £25million move to City
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips remains determined to stay despite Bayern Munich showing interest.
The 27-year-old emerged as a shock target for Bayern Munich according to reports in Germany, with the club sharing a strong relationship with his agent.
However, he is keen to remain in Manchester and fight for his place in Pep Guardiola’s side next season despite a tough debut campaign personally.
Meanwhile, Mateo Kovacic underwent a medical at City on Friday ahead of joining from Chelsea for £25million.
The midfielder is set to be announced after Ilkay Gundogan’s departure to Barcelona.
Kalvin Phillips remains determined to stay at Manchester City despite reports of interest
The midfielder will fight for his place under Pep Guardiola next season despite a lack of action
Gundogan is thought to be on the brink of signing a two-year deal at the Camp Nou, going out on a high after winning the Champions League.
And Man City already have their replacement as they agreed a deal worth an initial £25million for Kovacic who is putting an end to his spell at Stamford Bridge.
And after undergoing a medical, the move is all but done as the Blues continue their summer clear-out.
Despite City’s interest in Declan Rice, Phillips is determined to stay and fight for his place next season.
The England international will face hefty competition for a role in midfield, with Kovacic’s imminent arrival and Guardiola’s interest in Rice making things tricky.
His life will be made harder by the incoming Mateo Kovacic, who has undergone his medical
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