Burnley is the only club prepared to guarantee Kalvin Phillips a regular starting role, a factor that could be significant in his decision-making. According to sources close to the situation, City are prepared to begin negotiations at approximately £10 million. There is also an understanding that the fee could be reduced further if it helps to secure a permanent transfer. The main obstacle is Phillips’ salary, which is approximately £150,000-£165,000 per week. City might have to pay a portion of his wages to complete a deal.

According to Football Insider on 30 January, Wolves and Burnley want to sign Kalvin Phillips and are hopeful of persuading him to leave the Etihad before the deadline. Phillips has not played for Man City since their Carabao Cup victory over Huddersfield in September, and the two clubs, which are threatened by relegation, are set to offer him an opportunity to leave. Pep Guardiola is prepared to allow the England international to leave this month because he is not part of his plans for City for the rest of the season. The midfielder's contract at City runs until 2028, but all parties are eager for him to leave before the expiry date and are working to make that happen.

According to Football Insider, Burnley are looking at a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips before the transfer deadline, and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also considering a move for the player. Phillips is a 30-year-old English international who has earned 31 caps for his country. He joined his current club in July 2022 and has a contract that runs until 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €6.00m.