If Leeds United wins promotion, they would be open to having Kalvin Phillips rejoin the team.
- Leeds United plans to bring Kalvin Phillips back if promoted to the Premier League, focusing on strengthening their midfield.
- Phillips has faced challenges since leaving Leeds, making a potential return to his boyhood club appealing for all parties.
- With Leeds in contention for promotion after a remarkable run of victories, Phillips could be a key upgrade for the team if they ascend.
If Leeds United is promoted back to the Premier League, they will be eager to bring Kalvin Phillips back to the team during the summer transfer window.
Leeds United’s promotion chances
The Whites’ thrilling comeback victory over league leaders Leicester City on Friday night keeps them in second place in the standings.
Even though the Foxes were unfairly denied a goal that would have put them ahead 2-0, Daniel Farke’s team displayed a great deal of character to win the three points.
Leeds now has nine straight victories, which is an incredible accomplishment for them this early in the season. They will be hoping that this momentum will carry them to victory in the promotion battle.
Leeds United keen on Kalvin Phillips
Without a doubt, the Elland Road recruitment team is preparing for both scenarios as they compile lists of possible candidates ahead of their respective divisions.
And if they are a top-tier team, they will work on a deal to get Phillips back to his childhood team, according to Football Insider.
“Leeds United will be in the market to sensationally re-sign Kalvin Phillips on a permanent deal this summer if they are promoted back to the Premier League.
“The Yorkshire club are expected to spend heavily in the summer transfer window if they return to the top flight and a midfield kingpin will be among their top priorities.
“Phillips joined West Ham on a six-month loan deal in January, but Leeds are expecting the England international to return to Manchester City at the end of the season and be sold on a permanent deal. West Ham are likely to be in the race for the 28-year-old but could face competition from Leeds among others.
“His £140,000-a-week salary could be a stumbling block but Leeds spent big previously when they were in the top flight and handed £100,000-a-week plus salaries to the likes of Rodrigo Moreno.”
Without question, Phillips’ life has not gone as planned since leaving Leeds, and Pep Guardiola did not share the midfielder’s enthusiasm for City.
Even though his loan at West Ham has only just begun, a few errors and a red card have made it less than ideal.
At 28, Phillips ought to be at the top of his game, but the last few years haven’t been easy, and it’s likely that this has made him even more grateful for Leeds.
This link isn’t a huge surprise; if Leeds rise, it would seem to make sense for all parties for him to return to the club he loves.
It would be a good addition in that regard because Phillips, crucially, would be a huge upgrade over the current midfield if he could play anywhere close to the level he did under Marcelo Bielsa.
Phillips may prioritise Euro 2024 over all else, but if Leeds improves, this is undoubtedly something that could occur during the summer transfer window.
