According to reports, Aston Villa has extended an initial loan offer to Manchester City for their out-of-favor midfield player, Kalvin Phillips, this summer.
After moving to the Etihad Stadium during the summer transfer window of 2022, the former Leeds United player is hoping to once more end a trying time with Pep Guardiola’s team.
Even though he won nearly every trophy possible in his two seasons with Manchester City, he has struggled to find regular playing time and management support to support Rodri or play beside him.
However, in light of a terrible six-month loan spell with West Ham United at the close of the previous season, Phillips has been given an opportunity at redemption during the current preseason tour of the United States.
Nevertheless, he hasn’t exactly made an impression during his time on the field in the United States, as evidenced by several personal mistakes that have left supporters doubting his position in the City team. But this summer, there might be an opportunity to leave Etihad Stadium.
Football Insider reported this week that Aston Villa has now made a loan offer for Kalvin Phillips, a 28-year-old midfielder for Manchester City, who is reportedly seeking for a move and Everton is also interested in a deal.
It goes on to say that the Englishman is expected to leave the Premier League champions this summer, but on a permanent basis. The story does, however, make clear that Etihad executives would take a loan offer if necessary.
Some people had speculated that he may make a summer return to his childhood team, Leeds United, provided the Elland Road team was able to reclaim a spot in the Premier League.
Nevertheless, the Yorkshire team lost to Southampton in the Championship play-off final during the season’s last game, and as a result, their financial status probably does not meet Phillips’ and Manchester City’s requirements.
If Kalvin Phillips leaves the team this summer, Etihad Stadium executives say they are open to the possibility of finding a more capable backup for Rodri in defensive midfield. However, they do not anticipate having to replace Kalvin Phillips directly.