Guardiola gives the green light to the departure of a City star

The winter market is approaching and, as usual, the giants of European football are plotting their strategic moves to reinforce their ranks for the final stretch of the season. One of the clubs that has been in the eye of the hurricane of rumors is Newcastle United, which is going through difficult times after Sandro Tonali was sanctioned for his involvement in illegal betting.

The Italian midfielder, signed with great investment in the summer market, had the mission of leading the "magpies" midfield, but things have not gone as planned. This situation has led British coach Eddie Howe to urgently seek a solution.

The team's recent defeats have highlighted the need to strengthen the midfield, and the signing of a midfielder has become essential. At St. James' Park, all eyes are on Kalvin Phillips, who is currently wearing the Manchester City shirt and is in a difficult situation at his club.

Phillips, a treble winner last season under Pep Guardiola, has played a marginal role this campaign, playing just 89 minutes on the pitch. This situation has been the subject of regrets by Guardiola himself, who considers the lack of opportunities for the talented English player unfair.

Guardiola is willing to let go

In the midst of this situation, as 'TalkSport' points out, Guardiola seems willing to let Phillips go on loan so that he can find minutes and reaffirm his talent elsewhere. This news has generated great interest in Newcastle, who see in Phillips the possible stimulus that he needs to right his course in the second half of the season.