Former Leeds United player is being linked with a spectacular return to the club this summer if Daniel Farke secures promotion.
Leeds have six games remaining to maintain their position in the automatic promotion spots, having defeated Hull City on Monday night to reclaim second place.
The 49ers would be thrilled if their ownership of the club resulted in a Premier League comeback 12 months later, and there may be preliminary plans in place for the summer if that happened.
Leeds linked with £30 million Kalvin Phillips transfer – Report
Kalvin Phillips‘ form has deteriorated since moving from Manchester City to West Ham, 18 months after leaving Elland Road for £45 million.
Struggling for decent performances under David Moyes, his tenure at the London Stadium was summed up by a terrible game off the bench away at Newcastle, where he unintentionally gave away a penalty that began an unbelievable Magpies comeback, leaving him looking at sea in midfield from then on.
Surprisingly, The Sun reported that he could be a target for Leeds to secure an Elland Road return for £30 million, with Manchester City reportedly looking to cash in.
The talks between Phillips and Leeds are progressing.
The Daily Mail has now reported that Phillips is a target for Leeds after his disastrous loan spell with West Ham ends.
They agree that talk of a return to LS11 is growing:
“Talk of a probable relocation to Leeds is gaining traction. Many believe the move has legs if the Elland Road club can regain promotion to the Premier League.
“But even then, £30million for a newly-promoted side represents a major financial outlay.”
Phillips should definitely be avoided at that price.
Phillips is now a waste of money at £15 million if he does not improve his form, and we haven’t seen him perform well under Marcelo Bielsa in a long time.
It’s difficult to pinpoint a truly excellent performance from the midfielder since the Argentine was fired at Elland Road, demonstrating how essential Bielsa was to his performances and leadership.
He should leave West Ham and then Manchester City in the summer, but we shouldn’t try to rehabilitate him.
Phillips for £30 million would be a massive waste of money.
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