All the latest events rounded together as the Whites midfielder has been linked to a move to a number of Europe’s genuinely elite clubs already this summer
Since the completion of the international break last week, speculation about Kalvin Phillips’ future at Leeds United has increased.
Manchester City has earmarked him as their number one midfield target this summer as they look to replace the outgoing Fernandinho.
The Citizens have yet to formally approach Phillips, but all indications are that they will do so in the upcoming weeks.
But it appears that PSG has joined the race as well, as the French champions are apparently planning a midfield makeover this summer. This means that they are no longer alone in their quest.
This transfer story might very well go on for the entire transfer window.
Here is a summary of the most recent information on Phillips’ future.
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Liverpool blows Phillips’ opportunity.
Kalvin Phillips, a midfielder for Leeds United, is said to have been passed up by Liverpool.
This summer, Phillips has drawn a lot of attention.
In recent weeks, the standout midfielder for the Whites has been linked to Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
According to The Daily Mirror, Liverpool chose against signing players like Phillips, Youri Tielemans of Leicester City, and Yves Bissouma, a former Brighton star who recently joined Tottenham Hotspur, in order to wait until next summer to bolster their midfield.
Each of the three transactions, which would have revitalized Liverpool’s midfield, was reportedly simple for the Reds to accomplish.
The offers, however, were reportedly rejected because Liverpool is hesitant to recruit new players who will initially earn more than the club does in wages.
PSG make contact
Paris Saint Germain is apparently the latest team interested in signing Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
Phillips has been subject to interest from a variety of Europe’s premier footballing powers, with Manchester City also thought to be studying the England international attentively.
According to the Daily Mirror, PSG has made an official approach to Leeds for Phillips, who might be ready to leave Elland Road this summer.
Despite the Whites’ best efforts to keep Phillips, PSG’s financial clout would be difficult for Leeds to resist; a deal of moreover£50 million may persuade them to part with one of their key players.
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Lavia in exchange?
Romeo Lavia, a teenage player for Manchester City, has reportedly indicated an interest in moving to Elland Road with Leeds United.
The Athletic reports that Southampton and Leeds are both keeping an eye on 18-year-old defensive midfielder Lavia.
Man City devise a “£200 million plan” to sign Phillips
There will be a lot of attention on Man City’s exits this summer, but attention in the northwestfrequently centers on incoming transfers.
According to The Telegraph, Guardiola and his hiring staff could make more than £200 million by selling players like Raheem Sterling.
Potentially on the move are Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Nathan Ake, and Ilkay Gundogan.
The champions would have plenty of money to spend on players after the £65 million acquisition of Erling Haaland, increasing the probability that they will pay a substantial sum for Phillips.
Jesse Marsch’s midfield lynchpin is one of the top objectives at the Etihad and, when City come knocking, they seldom go away empty-handed.
Man City is considering a Barcelona prospect as a replacement for Phillips.
According to the Mirror, Man City is one among the teams seeking to profit from the deadlock in the contract discussions between Barcelona and its promising young star Gavi.
Their suggested offer has fallen far short of what the 17-year-old and his representatives were anticipating due to the financial difficulties that the Spanish giants are still experiencing.
Given the severity of the problems at Camp Nou, City and a number of their European rivals may take a bet on a Gavi move.
That possible move wouldn’t necessarily kill their ambitions of persuading Phillips to make a similar move, though, as he played a more advanced midfield position than Phillips.
‘Very, very tough to turn down,’ Phillips said of Man City’s move.
Phillips will be eager to play for a team contending in Europe, especially the Champions League, even though he is currently living the ideal by routinely playing for Leeds and England.
Paul Robinson thinks any athlete would find it difficult to reject that transfer for that reason.
“It’s a very, very hard one to say no to.”
MOT Leeds News was told by the former Whites goalie.
They are the Premier League winners, and if you consider the caliber of their team and the fact that they compete for every domestic and European trophy every season, you can see how much money he could make there and how much of a boost his international career would receive.
It will be very tough for Phillips to reject the offer if Manchester City approach and offer a sum that Leeds cannot refuse.
If you look at it objectively, you can see the appeal of competing for the Champions League each year and playing with some of the finest players in the world while representing the Premier League champions.
“For Phillips, it would be a tremendous move at this point in his career and at his age.
Nobody, in my opinion, would begrudge him if Manchester City showed up and made a sizable bid.
Everyone can comprehend how such a transaction could succeed.
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