Kalvin Phillips is interested in a return to Leeds United in the upcoming summer transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed the Whites are keeping tabs on the 29-year-old’s situation with promotion to the Premier League now virtually guaranteed.
Phillips has spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan with Ipswich Town but the Tractor Boys are set to be relegated – ending any possibility of a permanent move.
The former England international is under contract until June 2028 at parent club Man City but it is believed he has no future at the Etihad Stadium.
Phillips interested in potential Leeds return
City will sit down to discuss options with Phillips in the off-season and are aware they will need to take a significant hit on the £45million they paid Leeds to land him in 2022.
He made just 31 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side before heading out on loans to West Ham and Ipswich.
Phillips’ stock was sky-high after his performances in the Premier League with boyhood club Leeds – which saw him become an England regular.
Appearances (Starts) 21 (17)
Minutes Played 1442
Goals 1
Phillips’ Ipswich stats in the 2024-25 campaign (all competitions)
He made 234 appearances across all competitions with the Whites and achieved promotion to the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa in the 2019-20 campaign.
This season, he has made 21 appearances across all competitions at Ipswich – but is currently on the treatment table with an Achilles injury.
Leeds
Phillips became an England regular during his time with Leeds.
Signing a goalkeeper to replace Illan Meslier is one of Leeds’ top priorities this summer after his costly mistakes this season.
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