TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Newcastle are set to battle Juventus for Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, while Brentford hold firm on Ivan Toney amid strong interest from Arsenal and Chelsea

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 rivals, Newcastle have been linked with the out-of-favour Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips but face competition from Serie A giants Juventus.

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.

Newcastle look set for a busy January transfer window after suffering an extensive injury list 

The Magpies will reportedly make an approach for Man City’s Kalvin Phillips but face competition from Serie A giants Juventus, who have identified the England international as a target in January. (Teamtalk)

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) 

The former Man City captain Ilkay Gundogan completed a move to Barcelona last summer

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)