Kalvin Phillips wants to join Leeds United

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips wants to return to Leeds United, according to Football Insider.

Former Manchester United and Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown has revealed that the Englishman wants to go back to his former club Leeds, who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship.

Brown said: “Kalvin Phillips’ situation is still unresolved.

“He’s gone back to City after the loan spell at Ipswich, but there doesn’t seem to be too much interest.

“I’m told Leeds are still keen on that deal, but it has to be right for them.

“He has no place at City, so they’re going to have to move him on rather than keep paying him to sit in the stands every week.

“It’s the type of deal that will probably accelerate later in the window when clubs have done most of their important business and start looking at what else is available.

“The secret is out, he’d like to go back to Leeds, he feels comfortable there and he will have the backing of the fans which can be so important.

“Leeds would like to bring him back too, but they’re addressing more important areas first.

“If we get closer to the deadline, they’ve done their major business and still have funds available, I wouldn’t be surprised if they made a move.

“So for now, just watch this space and we’ll see what happens.”