Newcastle Eyeing Man City Midfielder Kalvin Phillips, Brentford Stands Firm on Ivan Toney Amid Interest from Arsenal and Chelsea: Transfer Gossip

The January transfer window edges closer and clubs are eyeing up which players can solve their issues going into the second half of the season. 

It also happens to be a year that includes a major tournament so there will be plenty of stars looking to ensure they are getting regular football. 

With an injury list as long as any of their Premier League competitors, Newcastle have been linked with the out-of-favour Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. 

Brentford meanwhile, have a job on their hands to keep their star striker Ivan Toney, who is attracting interest from top clubs as he approaches the end of his ban. 

Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Saturday.

The Magpies will reportedly make approaches to secure temporary deals for Man City’s Kalvin Phillips as well as PSG’s young striker Huge Ekitike. Eddie Howe’s team have been linked with a midfielder following the suspension of Sandro Tonali. (Times)

Erling Haaland’s agent has responded to rumours linking her client with a transfer to Real Madrid amid reports of £200m release clause in his contract at the Etihad. (Football Espana)

Newcastle are set to be busy in January with the side also reportedly interested in 27-year-old Stuttgart and Guinea forward Serhou Guirassy and Everton and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. (Teamtalk)

Ange Postecoglou reveals that Tottenham have no intention of selling Giovani Lo Celso, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona with the club looking for a replacement for the stricken Gavi. (Evening Standard)

Brentford are not willing to sell Ivan Toney in January despite interest from Premier League powerhouses Arsenal and Chelsea. (Mirror) 

Leeds are in talks with their rising star Archie Gray over a new contract amid interest in the 17-year-old from Liverpool, Everton and Crystal Palace. The Championship side are ready to reject any offer for the youngster in January. (Football Insider)

AC Milan could be in for Man City right-back Yan Couto, who is currently on loan at LaLiga table-toppers Girona. (Calciomercato)

Real Madrid are set to scupper plans of the Brazilian national team and offer Carlo Ancelotti a new deal to stay at the Bernabeu. (90min)

Barcelona boss Xavi has dismissed claims that former Man City skipper Ilkay Gundogan could be on his way to Saudi Arabia in January. The  33-year-old has also been linked with a move to Turkey in recent days. (Football Espana)