Kalvin Phillips is in talks over a surprise transfer deadline day loan move away from Manchester City.
The England midfielder has struggled for regular minutes since joining City and has found himself on the fringes under Pep Guardiola. Now he could be set for a short-term switch to the Championship before the window closes.
A bottom-half club in the second tier is in discussions to take Phillips on loan, with the move being explored late in the day. The proposed deal would offer the 28-year-old the chance to play more often and build momentum in the second half of the season.
Phillips has remained a peripheral figure at the Etihad Stadium, with City having a settled midfield and strong competition for places. A loan would also allow him to regain sharpness after a difficult spell in Manchester.
Talks are ongoing as the deadline approaches, with the outcome set to be decided before the window shuts.
