Man City set timetable to sign Kalvin Phillips from Leeds
What the papers say The ink has dried on the Erling Haaland deal so Manchester City have reportedly shifted their focus elsewhere. The Times says the Premier League champions want to sign England international Kalvin Phillips from Leeds following the departure of Fernandinho from midfield at the Etihad. City are hoping the star factor of Haaland and Pep Guardiola will ensure the 26-year-old joins them before their pre-season tour to America in July. Everton apparently have a suitor interested in their own Brazilian superstar Richarlison. Tottenham are said to be keen on the 25-year-old but will have to pay more than £50m to bring him to the capital, according to the Telegraph. The paper adds Spurs are the only club, at this stage, to flag they are eager to secure the forward. Frenkie de Jong has impressed at Camp Nou and on international duties (David Davies/PA) (PA Wire) Manchester United are said to be willing to to walk away from negotiations with Barcelona over Frenkie de Jong. The Manchester Evening News says the Red Devils are insistent they will not pay over the odds for the Holland midfielder, 25, who is valued at £87.5m by his Spanish club. United are also interested in France international Christopher Nkunku, reports The Independent. The 24-year-old forward impressed last season and RB Leipzig have set a price of £100m for him, with the Old Trafford outfit joining Arsenal and Paris St Germain in chasing him. Social media round-up Players to watch Gavi: Spanish outlet Marca says Liverpool and Manchester City are monitoring Barcelona’s Spain midfielder, but the 17-year-old’s contract has a £85.7m-release clause in it. Ross Stewart: Rangers want the Sunderland and Scotland striker, 25, if Alfredo Morelos opts against extending his time at Ibrox, according to the Northern Echo. Bernd Leno: The Standard reports Fulham are considering making a move for Arsenal’s 30-year-old Germany goalkeeper.
Why Pep Guardiola Wants Manchester City To Sign Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips
If there was one major takeaway from the 2021/22 season, it was that Rodri silenced a lot of his critics by proving that he is more than capable of stepping into Fernandinho’s shoes as his long-term successor for years to come. From a personal point of view, the Spanish international enjoyed a campaign that is on par with any of the aforementioned club legend’s imperious seasons at the Etihad Stadium, as the understated defensive midfielder emerged as arguably Manchester City’s most key and consistent player throughout last term. While the Brazilian veteran’s best version has been met with an equally potent alternative in Rodri, the now-former City skipper’s role as an excellent understudy to the first-choice number six during the latter stages of his Blues career still needs to be recruited after his recent departure. Rodri Ever since Leeds United’s promotion back to the English top-flight in 2020, the England international has established his presence as one of the finest anchors in the middle of the park across the entire division. While the potential move seems to make sense on all levels, new details have emerged about when the interest first began in the player, and exactly why Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is interested in the 26-year old’s capture this summer. As per a report from The Athletic, Kalvin Phillips has been ‘tracked’ by Manchester City for ‘several months’. It has also been revealed that ‘discussions’ about signing the Englishman intensified after Fernandinho announced in April that he had decided not to continue his stay with the Sky Blues, as his sights were set on a return to Brazilian football. Interestingly, the report suggests that Jesse Marsch’s side were ‘aware’ of City's ‘mounting interest’ in signing their talismanic midfielder in the ‘final weeks’ of last term. Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips Further details claim that Pep Guardiola is eyeing increased ‘competition’ for Rodri and apart from that, the Catalan boss aims to ensure the depth of the squad allows his side to continue competing on all four fronts next season.
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