Kalvin Phillips should now transfer from Manchester City to Juventus, not Newcastle, as Michail Antonio has advised.

Speaking on the BBC Sport podcast The Players Channel, the 33-year-old made the remarks.

And Michail Antonio’s response to the question concerning Kalvin Phillips? Let’s examine this.

Kalvin Phillips was instructed to disregard Newcastle

While he gets ready to depart Manchester City this month, the West Ham No. 9 was asked where he thought the England international should head.

According to a story from talkSPORT, Phillips is eager to move to Newcastle, but negotiations are currently on hold because Manchester City and the Magpies cannot agree on the terms of the transfer.

Manchester City reportedly wants Newcastle to commit to purchasing the 28-year-old

It is believed that Manchester City want Newcastle to sign an obligation to buy the 28-year-old at the end of the season, although those at St James’ Park would prefer a straight loan deal.

According to The Times, Juventus are also interested – Manchester United have been linked too.

Now, Antonio has told Phillips to head to Turin rather than Tyneside.

The Jamaica international said: “For me, I’m going Juventus. After Juventus it would be Manchester United, and then it would be the Magpies.”

Juventus may end talks with Manchester City

Even if Phillips did choose to join Juventus, there are some problems arising at the Allianz Stadium.

According to James Horncastle of The Athletic, the Italian giants may now find it “more complicated” to seal a deal for the England international, due to the tax break ruling in Serie A.

The journalist added that Juventus may also struggle to pay the Yorkshireman’s £150,000-a-week wages, and have a few talented central midfielders emerging from the youth ranks who could be given priority.

Therefore, some real doubts are emerging over both Juventus and Newcastle’s capabilities to sign Phillips this month, leaving his future clouded in uncertainty.