Calvin Phillips is preparing to go to the corner for Ipswich (Photo: Paul Harding/Getty Images)
Manchester City midfielder Calvin Phillips was his former Club Leeds United transfer target this summer and wanted to return to Elland Road.
Sources with a good understanding of the situation provide information Catch off side That Phillips is also open to other offers as it appears likely that he will leave Man City this summer.
England International won the Premier League title and the Champions League during its time at Etihad Stadium, but failed to establish itself as a key player.
Instead, Phillips spent his stints at West Ham United and Ipswichtown, and had to go out for loans to play more.
Kalvin Phillips’ transfer status explained
Ipswich is now understood to be keen to sign Phillips permanently, but sources show that it is almost unlikely after relegation to the championship.
Phillips has interest in Leeds, who returned to the Premier League and won the promotion, but Catch off side I understand that Everton, Fulham and Crystal Palace have also emerged as 29-year-old suitors.
It is not exactly seen where Phillips will end, but no talks have yet been held to resolve his future.
Calvin Phillips may be ideal to help Leeds survive push
Leeds would certainly do well if they could bring Phillips back for the second spell at the club.
In his first spell, Phillips was a star performer in Yorkshire costumes, and when he first joined, it seemed he could be a great signing for City.
Things didn’t go well for him there, but he still managed to make a big impact in Leeds.
Daniel Fark’s side will certainly oppose it in their bid to keep happening next season. So bringing in such proven and experienced players seems easy.
Phillips will also help him return to the club. There he previously enjoyed great success and can regain his confidence back in playing regularly.