Aston Lukoye
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is on the verge of signing England international Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United FC to Etihad and replace outgoing skipper Fernandinho who’s contract is out and will be playing his last match for The Cityzens on Saturday as the English Premier League comes to an end.
Guardiola is expected to join bitter rivals Liverpool and Manchester United in the battle to land the Leeds midfielder this summer in a potential £60m deal. Brazilian international Fernandinho is leaving the Etihad this summer and Guardiola believes Phillips would be the ideal addition to his squad.
Guardiola will need a new holding midfielder and believes Phillips is one of the best in the business. The Spaniard, who is also interested in West Ham’s Declan Rice but believes he will prove too expensive, has had Phillips watched several times this season.
Phillips, 26, is expected to leave Leeds this summer if the Yorkshire club get relegated from the top flight. Aston Villa and West Ham both had bids for him of up to £55m rejected in the last transfer window, but remain keen to land Phillips should he decide to quit his hometown club.
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