Leeds United Have Reportedly Been Informed Of The Price Required To Bring Kalvin Phillips Back To The Club
Leeds United Have Reportedly Been Informed Of The Price Required To Bring Kalvin Phillips Back To The Club
Leeds United has reportedly been informed of Manchester City’s asking price for midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The England international departed Leeds in the summer of 2022 when Manchester City secured his transfer for an initial fee of approximately £42m.
However, Phillips struggled to secure a regular spot in Pep Guardiola’s lineup, starting only two Premier League matches in his debut season with the Citizens. Despite expectations, the 28-year-old saw little improvement in his playing time during the first half of the campaign, making just four substitute appearances in the Premier League before being loaned to West Ham United in January.
Unfortunately, Phillips has continued to face challenges at the London Stadium, featuring in only three league games since joining David Moyes’s team on loan.
West Ham is unlikely to pursue a permanent transfer for Phillips in the upcoming summer transfer window, which has cast uncertainty over his future.
A recent report suggested that Leeds had expressed interest in re-signing Phillips if they were to achieve promotion to the Premier League.
As per Football Insider, Manchester City is seeking a transfer fee ranging from £30m to £40m for the midfielder, who still has four years left on his existing contract.
The report indicates that Leeds and other potential suitors may struggle to match the salary Phillips currently earns at Manchester City.
Deep-rooted connection to Leeds Phillips rose through the ranks of his beloved hometown club before solidifying his role in the senior squad.
The English midfielder amassed 234 appearances across various competitions for the Yorkshire side, contributing 14 goals and 13 assists.
Phillips played a pivotal role in Leeds’ Championship title victory in the 2019-2020 season, and the possibility of his comeback hinges on the club’s ability to secure another promotion to the Premier League.
Following a defeat to Coventry City on Saturday, Leeds currently occupy third place in the standings, trailing the automatic promotion spots by just one point.
