Kalvin Phillips May Leave Man City for Other Premier League Clubs

Ipswich Town and Fulham have emerged as contenders for England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who is deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester City. Everton is also showing interest in the former Leeds player, who has expressed a preference to remain in England despite having options abroad. Phillips previously opted for a move to West Ham over Juventus in January, indicating his desire to stay in the Premier League. Everton's pursuit of Phillips has intensified following Amadou Onana's transfer to Aston Villa for £50 million, creating a pressing need for a defensive midfielder under manager Sean Dyche. Meanwhile, Fulham is in search of a replacement for Joao Palhinha, who recently signed with Bayern Munich. Ipswich, newly promoted to the top flight, is also keen to bolster its squad with Phillips. Since joining Manchester City for £42.5 million in 2022, Phillips has struggled for game time, starting only two Premier League matches and totaling just six appearances. His lack of playing time was highlighted when he was an unused substitute in the Community Shield, as manager Pep Guardiola opted for a younger player instead. Guardiola has previously expressed doubts about Phillips' fit within the team and criticized his fitness levels post-2022 World Cup. A potential transfer could provide Phillips with the opportunity to rejuvenate his club career and regain his place in the England squad, from which he was dropped earlier this year.