"Brilliant" 31-cap international could now be set for summer move to Leeds
da fezbet： A “brilliant” 31-cap international could now be set for a move to Leeds United this summer, with it becoming increasingly likely he leaves his current club, according to a report.
Leeds on track for promotion
da pixbet： Leeds squandered the opportunity to move five points clear of third-place Burnley by losing 1-0 at Portsmouth last time out, but they remain in a strong position to win promotion from the Championship.
With just 10 games left to play, the Whites are at the top of the pile, and they have some relatively kind fixtures on the horizon over the course of the next few weeks, with the majority of their upcoming opponents in mid-table or near the bottom of the standings.
Leeds United’s upcoming Championship fixtures
Date
Millwall (h)
March 12th
Queens Park Rangers (a)
March 15th
Swansea City (h)
March 29th
Luton Town (a)
April 5th
Middlesbrough (a)
April 8th
It can be difficult for clubs to make plans for the summer transfer window when it is unclear which division they’ll be in next season, but Daniel Farke has now started to identify potential targets.
According to a report from The Sun, a familiar face could be set to return to Elland Road, as Leeds have been tracking the progress of former player Kalvin Phillips, who has spent the current campaign on loan at Ipswich Town from Manchester City.
Farke is looking to build a squad capable of surviving relegation in the Premier League, and Phillips has now emerged as a target, with the midfielder likely to leave Man City at the end of the campaign.
Alongside the Ipswich loanee, the Whites have also been linked with a move for AS Roma’s Tammy Abraham, while Manor Solomon’s future at Elland Road is also deemed to be a top priority.
"Brilliant" Phillips could reignite career at Elland Road
The Leeds-born midfielder impressed enough during his first spell with his hometown club to earn 31 Three Lions caps, forming a memorable partnership with Declan Rice at Euro 2020.
Since then, it would be fair to say the 29-year-old’s career has gone downhill, having never really managed to establish himself as a first-team regular for City after his £45m move, before ending up at relegation-threatened Ipswich on loan.
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He’s been a star in Turkey this season.
Although the Tractor Boys look likely to be relegated from the Premier League, there are signs the Englishman is getting back to his best, having received high praise from Kieran McKenna.
“I think he’s had a really solid first half of the season to be honest. There will always be a different perception of Kalvin because he’s come from Manchester City but he’s a normal person and a very good player who’s trying his best.”
However, a move back to Leeds could be exactly what Phillips needs to fully reignite his career, and back to being the “brilliant” player the central midfielder is capable of being when he’s at his best.