Manchester City could be ready to offer a lifeline to one of their fringe players this winter.

The Citizens are said to be holding talks with Juventus regarding a fringe midfielder.

The Sky Blues and the Turin club are negotiating over a potential deal for Kalvin Phillips.

The England international has been a peripheral figure at City since arriving at the start of the 2022/2023 season.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, a deal that takes Phillips to Juve is very much on.

The Italian club are eager for a loan with a buy option, which City may not object to either.