Barcelona Not Pursuing Kalvin Phillips Amid Financial Constraints, West Ham Leads Chase
In the latest update from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, it has been revealed that Barcelona has not made any efforts to sign Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City during the current winter transfer window.
Romano clarifies, “Barcelona have not approached Man City for Kalvin Phillips so far, despite reports,” and adds that a loan deal is considered too expensive under the current financial conditions.
According to Romano, West Ham is identified as the club exerting the most significant effort to secure Phillips before the transfer window closes at the end of January.
The article touches upon Barcelona’s expressed need for a new midfielder following Gavi’s injury in December. However, the club’s financial constraints make this pursuit more of a wish than a viable option.
Despite the challenges, the piece highlights Xavi’s potential alternatives within the squad, with players like Pedri, Gundogan, De Jong, Fermin, and Romeu available. Xavi could also explore utilizing a central defender in a defensive midfield role if the need arises due to injuries or suspensions. Andreas Christensen is mentioned as a player who could potentially fill this role if required.
