He refused to play with Guardiola, now he would be with Ten Hag at Manchester United

Manchester United and Manchester City could star in one of the most unexpected signings in January. A footballer who would no longer count for Pep Guardiola is ready to leave the club and does not want to regain his position at all, as he feels tired of continuing to wait. Given this, Manchester United offers him an escape route since they need to reinforce lines in the midfield after the irregular level of Casemiro and Amrabat.

In a move that could change the dynamics of the Premier League, Manchester United have set their sights on Kalvin Phillips as their top transfer target for next summer. The England international, currently with Manchester City, has been dealing with limited involvement under Pep Guardiola since his move from Leeds United.

Phillips, once a key figure under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds, joined Manchester City following their promotion to the Premier League. However, his performance has been in the shadow of the likes of Rodri, John Stones and Manuel Akanji, leaving Phillips in a secondary position in midfield. Despite speculation over his future, Phillips has struggled to find a place in Guardiola's plans, leading to rumors of him potentially leaving in the January transfer window.

Ten Hag approves of Kalvin Phillips

While Juventus, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur emerge as serious competitors for Phillips' signature, a surprising addition to the list is Manchester United. Transfer Talk reports that the Old Trafford club see Phillips as the ideal successor to Casemiro, especially considering the Brazilian's possible departure next summer. Although Phillips has not had a prominent role at Manchester City, Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is an ardent admirer of the player.