Leeds United: Kalvin Phillips loan update emerges at Elland Road as Manchester City stance shared
Leeds United would only be able to bring Kalvin Phillips back to Elland Road during the summer transfer window, according to Graeme Bailey.
The journalist reported via HITC Sport (4 April) that while the Whites are interested in striking a deal to re-sign the England international if they’re promoted to the Premier League, it would only be a temporary switch.
Phillips’ deal with Manchester City still has four years left to run and while the Premier League champions are eager to move him on this summer, Leeds would only be willing to pay a portion of his wages to get the deal over the line.
After a poor start to his loan spell with West Ham United, the midfielder isn’t expected to remain at the London Stadium next season, opening the race for other clubs to enter.
Will Leeds United bring Kalvin Phillips back to Elland Road in the summer transfer window?
It is clear that Leeds United would ideally like to be able to sign Phillips this summer as he would offer an element of Premier League experience to a team that could be embarking on its first season back in the top flight.
Partner that with the sentimental aspect of bringing the Yorkshire Pirlo back to Elland Road and it feels like an excellent move, but it needs to be the right for the Whites, Phillips and also Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola’s side will ideally want Phillips to secure a permanent switch this summer as another loan move will only delay their problem for another season when they will ultimately face the prospect of his mammoth wages returning to the Etihad.
That sort of financial commitment seems to be out of reach for Leeds and Farke judging by reports, so it will be up to City whether they think another loan switch is worthwhile for them and the midfielder.
Either way, Leeds’ interest is clear and it will be interesting to see how, if and when they act upon it this summer.
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