{"id":86725,"date":"2023-10-19T10:42:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T10:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/?p=86725"},"modified":"2023-10-19T10:42:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T10:42:56","slug":"how-newcastle-could-line-up-with-kalvin-phillips-after-january-transfer-window-as-toon-prepare-for-life-without-tonali-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/sport\/how-newcastle-could-line-up-with-kalvin-phillips-after-january-transfer-window-as-toon-prepare-for-life-without-tonali-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"How Newcastle could line up with Kalvin Phillips after January transfer window as Toon prepare for life without Tonali | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
NEWCASTLE are reportedly lining up a January swoop for Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Toon are keen to bolster their midfield ranks with Sandro Tonali. potentially facing a ban for betting.<\/p>\n The Italian is being investigated by authorities in his home country over alleged illegal betting, including on old club AC Milan while there.<\/p>\n In Italy players can receive gambling bans of up to three years, which can increase to five if they have bet on their own team's games.<\/p>\n Reports in Italy claim that Tonali has confessed to placing bets on Milan games while there.<\/p>\n Admitting the offence could halve a potential ban, while working with authorities may reduce it further.<\/p>\n But if found guilty, Tonali could still be in line for a longer ban than the seven months received by Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old remains in contention to play for the Toon this weekend, when they host Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n But should he receive a ban in the coming weeks, Newcastle could turn to Phillips to bolster their midfield ranks.<\/p>\n In the Toon's brilliant recent 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain, Tonali played on the right of a midfield three alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Sean Longstaff.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Club chiefs may hope that Phillips could fulfil a similar role within their 4-3-3 system.<\/p>\n The 27-year-old impressed in Leeds' high-octane game under Marcelo Bielsa, but has failed to make an impact at City.<\/p>\n Despite Rodri's recent ban, Phillips has failed to start a Premier League game this season, making three substitute appearances.<\/p>\n He has continued to be selected by England boss Gareth Southgate, but Phillips is well aware that he needs to start playing more regularly at club level.<\/p>\n The Yorkshireman recently reflected: "I know that I need to be playing games and competing every weekend.<\/p>\n "I\u2019m going to have to make a decision over the next months. I\u2019m very competitive but I want to play football."<\/p>\n Phillips could fit in well in Newcastle's XI alongside fellow England internationals Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope, with Callum Wilson in reserve behind Alexander Isak.<\/p>\n While Anthony Gordon, Dan Burn and Longstaff may be pushing for senior call-ups.<\/p>\n Boss Eddie Howe will soon hope to have Sven Botman back to partner Fabian Schar at the heart of his defence.<\/p>\n While Miguel Almiron has been in red-hot form alongside Isak and Gordon in the Toon's front three.<\/p>\n
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