Kalvin Phillips 'would consider a move to Newcastle United' according to former West Ham striker Frank McAvennie. The Whites midfielder is expected to leave Elland Road this summer with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Newcastle and West Ham chasing his signature.
The Manchester Evening News claim the Red Devils will make Phillips their priority despite showing interest in Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. United are believed to be put off by West Ham's £150million asking price for Rice, while Dortmund are hoping to keep Bellingham with Erling Haaland expected to leave the Bundesliga outfit.
A reported fee of £60million would be enough to pry the England international away from his boyhood club and the Magpies could field a £140million midfield, if Phillips makes the move to St. James' Park. Eddie Howe's side will know they face stern competition for Phillips, but their aim of challenging for the Premier League title and European football could prove an attractive proposition.