In the meantime, Manchester City and Chelsea have had preliminary discussions over the midfielder Mateo Kovacic transfer.
Despite missing eight games due to illness or injury this season, the 29-year-old Croatian midfielder started 27 of 50 games.
Ilkay Gundogan’s contract expires this summer, and Barcelona is reportedly interested in him, so Pep Guardiola appears to be evaluating his midfield options.
Kalvin Phillips, who cost £45 million to acquire from Leeds United last summer, has started just two Premier League contests.
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