Leeds united keen sensationally to re -sign former player

Leeds United will be in the market to sensationally re-sign Kalvin Phillips on a

permanent deal this summer if they are promoted back to the Premier League,

sources have told Football Insider.

The Yorkshire club are expected to spend heavily in the summer transfer

window if they return to the top flight and a midfield kingpin will be among their top priorities.

Phillips joined West Ham on a six-month loan deal in January but Leeds are

expecting the England international to return to Manchester City at the end of

the season and be sold on a permanent deal.

West Ham are likely to be in the race for the 28-year-old but could face

competition from Leeds among others..

The United academy product is still hugely admired at Elland Road despite

his struggles to settle down at City following his £45million move in 2022.

His £140,000-a-week salary could be a stumbling block but Leeds spent big

previously when they were in the top flight and handed £100,000-a-week plus

salaries to the likes of Rodrigo Moreno.

Can Leeds United lure Kalvin Phillips back to Elland Road this summer

Phillips has failed to impress during his first few weeks at West Ham after

making an error that led to a goal in his debut against Bournemouth before

being sent off against Nottingham Forest two weeks later.

He joined the Hammers having only made 10 appearances for City during the first half of the season.

Phillips fell out with manager Pep Guardiola after the City boss publicly

revealed that he was overweight after signing from Leeds.

As revealed by Football Insider, Phillips also arrived at the London Stadium over his target weight.

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