JAKARTA - Leeds United midfielder, Kalvin Phillips, has become a "hot item" in the transfer market for the 2022/2023 season. This English player is being eyed by the English Premier League giants.
Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and West Ham United are a list of clubs that are already queuing up to get the services of Calvin Phillips. The list grew after Manchester City also showed their interest.
As reported by the Daily Mirror, Manchester City glanced at Calvin after it was confirmed that he had lost Fernandinho, who did not renew his contract. In addition, The Citizens are also in danger of losing Ilkay Gundogan.
City manager, Pep Guardiola, sees Calvin as the right person to fill his club's midfield next season. It is even reported that Guardiola and City's Director of Sport Txiki Begiristain have sent talent monitors to see the player's actions on several occasions.
For matters of player prices are believed to be around 50 million pounds (about Rp912 billion). This value was posted by West Ham in the January player market, but was rejected by Leeds United.
That value could be reduced if Leeds United were relegated to the Championship next season. This is what the 26-year-old player's fans have been waiting for.
However, Manchester United may find it difficult to get the player. The reason is, it is impossible for Calvin to move to eternal rivals Leeds United, the club that has been his idol since childhood.
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