According to a report by Football Insider, Kalvin Phillips is the subject of interest from Leeds United. The Whites are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit in the summer transfer window as they prepare for a campaign in the Premier League. The West Yorkshire club’s prospects have improved, with the Manchester City flop ready to return to Elland Road in the coming months.
Kalvin Phillips was among the best midfielders in the Premier League when he joined Manchester City from Leeds United in a deal worth £45 million in July 2022. The Englishman was so influential for his former club that his and Raphinha’s departure caused them to collapse and crash out of the Premier League in the 2022/23 season.
However, the 29-year-old has failed to reproduce his exploits at Manchester City, not even showing flashes of brilliance, with Pep Guardiola barely using him whenever he has been at the Etihad. Loan moves with West Ham United and Ipswich Town have not worked out either, even though he has turned out 21 times thus far for the Tractor Boys.
Nevertheless, Phillips’s stock in the market is reasonably high, with Leeds United keen on re-signing him in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the English midfielder has no future at Manchester City, with the Premier League champions ready to cash in on him after he returns from his loan spell with Ipswich Town.
Leeds United’s interest in Kalvin Phillips makes sense despite his struggles since joining Manchester City in a deal worth £45 million nearly three years ago. While the experienced midfielder must advance considerably to resurrect his fortunes, he has extensive Premier League experience.
In addition, the 29-year-old Englishman’s leadership ability should come in handy as the Whites aim to remain in the Premier League beyond the 2025/26 season. The latest report has boosted Leeds United’s prospects, with Phillips open to returning to Elland Road in the summer transfer window.
However, a summer reunion might not be straightforward, with recent reports claiming a deal depends on Manchester City’s asking price. The Premier League champions will unlikely get anything close to the £45 million they coughed up to land him nearly three years ago. So, it will be interesting to see how much they demand to part ways with the English international.
