He arrived as a star, now Pep Guardiola will kick him out from Manchester City in 2024

Pep Guardiola has been characterized for much of his time as a coach who rarely gives concrete opportunities to players who do not convince him. In that sense, he reveals himself to be a footballer who has already exhausted the patience of the Manchester City coach and they are willing to let him go at a price lower than his market value.

In a revealing twist, it has emerged that Manchester City set a significant price for the departure of midfielder Kalvin Phillips during the most recent summer transfer window. Football Insider's exclusive sources indicate that City requested a £7.5m loan fee for the 28-year-old when Everton expressed interest in taking him on loan.

However, City's demands went further, as they sought the Merseysiders to cover the entirety of Phillips' salary, in addition to the loan fee, a condition that complicated any potential deal. The English team seeks to find the ideal place for the player to continue his career, because for Pep Guardiola he is not a valuable element in his squad and his departure would be a matter of time.

Kalvin Phillips, a Pep Guardiola discard

Despite Everton's willingness, Phillips was reluctant to join the club, leading to negotiations not progressing. These developments now shed light on the economic reality of a potential loan deal for Phillips in the January transfer window, with City making it clear that any temporary deal will not be cheap. Big-name clubs such as Newcastle, Tottenham and Juventus are positioned to compete for Phillips' loan in January, recognizing the English midfielder's potential availability.