Leeds United are reportedly keen on resigning Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City in the next summer window, if they win promotion back to the Premier League. It is known that if Leeds are promoted, they would make major investments in the summer transfer window, with the purchase of a reliable midfield anchor being one of their top goals. The 28-year-old England international left Leeds for Manchester City during the summer transfer window in 2022. The Premier League champions paid roughly £42 million for the central midfielder, who is expected to compete with Rodri in City’s engine room. However, after recovering from a protracted injury, Phillips struggled to establish himself in Pep Guardiola’s squad and was loaned out to West Ham United for six months during the January transfer window. According to Football Insider, Leeds expect Phillips to return to the Etihad Stadium at the end of this season and then be sold on a permanent basis. According to the source, the 28-year old midfielder is still highly valued by the Yorkshire club, and they will work on a contract to bring him back to his boyhood club if they return to the top flight. Daniel Farke’s team are currently second in the Championship standings following a notably stunning 3-1 victory over the current league leaders Leicester on friday evening. Undoubtedly, Phillips’ road since leaving Leeds has not been smooth, especially after Guardiola acknowledged that he does not see the midfielder in Manchester City’s future plans. “I’m not sure what is going to happen.I am deeply sorry for my decision for him.I’ve said it several times.He does not deserve what has happened to him, and I sincerely apologize. “All I can say about him is that I am looking for decent personalities and traits, and he is an excellent...
