Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips a surprise target for Juventus and Newcastle amid Sandro Tonali ban fears

Kalvin Phillips could reportedly be the subject of interest from Juventus and Newcastle as a result of the betting scandal in Italy.

talkSPORT understands that Newcastle fear Sandro Tonali could face a lengthy suspension amid his alleged role in illegal betting, with the club confirming he is being investigated.

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Meanwhile Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli has been banned for seven months by the Italian Football Federation due to a breach of rules.

As a result, The Telegraph report that both clubs could enter the January transfer market for a replacement, with Phillips an option.

The 27-year-old has struggled for minutes at City since he signed from Leeds in 2022 and will 'consider' a move away.

Phillips has made 26 appearances in total under Pep Guardiola - starting just five times for the Citizens.

However he did start from the off in England's 3-1 Euro 2024 qualifying win against Italy on Tuesday night, receiving praise from boss Gareth Southgate.

After the game, the midfielder admitted he needs more game time as he said: “I know that I need to be playing games and competing every weekend.

"I’m going to have to make a decision on my City future over the next months. Hopefully my chance comes, but if it doesn’t then I will have to make other decisions.

“As a football player you always want to be playing. I want to be playing as much as possible, but I haven’t done that for a year and a half.

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"I always try to make sure I am ready for whatever comes. I want minutes, I want to go to the Euros. We will see what happens.”

Phillips earned his move to City following his impressive performances for former club Leeds, signing a six-year deal at the Etihad.

Despite his quality, the presence of Rodri and John Stones' switch into midfield have seen him become somewhat of a peripheral figure.

As well as Newcastle, Tottenham could also emerge as an interested side in January should Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg depart, with the club's technical director Johan Lange a 'big fan' of Phillips.