Tuesday’s transfer gossip: Phillips, Messi, Kante, Rodrigo, Saka, Milner, Ferguson, Conte

Manchester City have no plans to sell England midfielder Kalvin Phillips this summer, despite the 27-year-old making only limited appearances since his move from Leeds United. (Football Insider)external-linkHowever, Phillips is said to be prepared to leave City amid fears his lack of playing time may affect his chances of being selected for England. (90min)external-linkParis St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, could move to the MLS this summer – with each of the 29 clubs in the league contributing to his salary. (Sport – in Spanish)external-linkPSG remain in contact with the representatives of Chelsea and France midfielder N’Golo Kante, 31. (90min)external-linkNapoli value 24-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, who has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, at a minimum of 150m euros (£131.7m). (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)external-linkTottenham made contact with former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann’s camp at the weekend, with the club wanting to talk to candidates to replace Antonio Conte as soon as possible. (Times – subscription required)external-linkTottenham chairman Daniel Levy is waiting to hear if Nagelsmann is open to joining Spurs, with Real Madrid and Chelsea also interested in the 35-year-old. (Mail) external-linkBayern Munich’s squad has split into two factions over the decision to sack German manager Nagelsmann. (Bild, via Goal)external-linkAntonio Conte plans to recharge his batteries before any return to management, with Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus and Roma all keeping him in mind. (Mail)external-linkLeeds United striker Rodrigo, 32, will likely have to take a pay cut if he is to sign a new… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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