Turkish giants Galatasaray FC have made important adjustments in the transfer market, according to a new report from leading Italian sports media All Juve. Galatasaray, who were originally rumored to be in talks with Juventus midfielder McEneny, have now decided to give up on bringing in the U.S. international, and have instead set their sights on Premier League midfielder Calvin Phillips of Manchester City.
According to the report, McKennie did not occupy an important position in Juventus' new season plan, and the club is actively seeking to sell it in order to recover funds and optimize the structure of the lineup. Previously, Juventus for McKennie bid at least 10 million euros, and had a number of clubs, including Galatasaray, transfer negotiations. However, in the end, Galatasaray did not meet Juve's asking price, or for other strategic considerations, decided to give up the introduction of McKennie.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray have set their sights on another midfielder - Calvin Phillips. Phillips didn't get much of a chance to play for Manchester City last season, and was loaned out to West Ham United in the second half of the season. However, this loan experience did not go well for Phillips, and his performance did not meet the expectation, and even can be said to be disastrous. In the face of this predicament, Phillips himself has expressed a strong desire to play abroad, hoping to take this opportunity to revitalize his career.
Galatasaray's decision is undoubtedly a major opportunity for Phillips. Although his performance in the Premier League was not satisfactory, as an experienced midfielder, Phillips still possesses considerable strength and potential. After joining Galatasaray, he is expected to find a suitable position in the new environment and prove his value again.
For Manchester City, Phillips' loan departure may also be a win-win choice. On the one hand, the team can use this opportunity to clean up the redundant players, to make more space for the development of young players; on the other hand, the performance of Phillips during the loan period will also have a direct impact on the direction of his future career, City will also pay close attention to his dynamics.
