..
KALVIN PHILLIPS WOULD WELCOME LEEDS UNITED RETURN FROM MANCHESTER CITY
Leeds United are being linked with a sensational move for midfielder Kalvin Phillips, and EFL Analysis has exclusive information about a possible return for the former Marcelo Bielsa favorite.
Phillips, who is currently on loan at Ipswich Town from Manchester City, would “happily” return to Leeds United next season if they are promoted back to the Premier League, according to EFL Analysis expert Graeme Bailey.
The England international has started over a dozen games for Ipswich Town after overcoming initial injury concerns, but the club is unlikely to be able to convert his move into a permanent one come the summer.
Leeds United, however, are firm favorites to return to the Premier League, and Bailey understands that the club would be open to a possible return for Phillips. Manchester City has already made it clear that they will not stand in Phillips’ way, but he still has three years left on his deal, making another loan the most likely scenario.
Should Leeds be promoted, they would be favorites to sign Phillips, but other clubs, including fellow promotion contenders Sheffield United, may also be interested.
Phillips excelled in the defensive midfield role under Bielsa during his time at Leeds, earning him the nickname “the Yorkshire Pirlo.” However, there is a discussion to be had about whether Leeds would really benefit from having him back now, especially given his injury concerns.
Leave a Reply