During the current summer transfer window, Manchester City has seen several players leave the club. Notable departures include Sergio Gomez, Liam Delap, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who have all transferred to other teams permanently.
Additionally, City has a history of loaning out players, both experienced and young, to give them more playing time. This includes sending seasoned players like Joao Cancelo on loan, as well as younger talents such as James McAtee and Josh Wilson-Esbrand.
Amidst these changes, there are speculations about another potential player departure from Pep Guardiola’s squad. Kalvin Phillips is the latest player rumored to be on the verge of leaving Manchester City, potentially on a loan deal.
According to a recent report by The Athletic, Phillips has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, with a loan move being the most likely outcome.
Currently, Phillips is participating in preseason training with the team in America, where he might get the opportunity to play in friendly matches against Celtic, AC Milan, Barcelona, and Chelsea. Phillips, who joined City from Leeds United for £45 million last summer, had a challenging start at the Etihad Stadium.
In the previous January transfer window, he was loaned to West Ham United, where he struggled to make a significant impact, starting only three out of eight Premier League games.
West Ham striker Michail Antonio commented in April that Phillips was struggling with a loss of confidence. Given his limited game time at City, a loan move could be beneficial for Phillips to regain form and confidence by playing regularly.
From City’s perspective, they must decide whether to loan him out again or find a club willing to pay a reasonable fee to sign him permanently. The outcome of this decision will shape Phillips’ immediate future and his efforts to re-establish his career.
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