

Kalvin Phillips has failed to crack into Manchester City's starting lineup since his £45 million signing from Leeds two years ago. He joined West Ham on loan for the second part of last season in an attempt to gain an England berth for Euro 2024, but a combination of poor play and injury derailed his prospects of reaching Gareth Southgate's team. Now the midfielder is headed to newly promoted Ipswich Town on loan for the season. The deal does not contain a selling option.
Although City boss Pep Guardiola praised the 28-year-old during the club's pre-season tour of the United States, he was left on the bench for Saturday's Community Shield victory over Manchester United, despite the fact that star midfielder Rodri did not play. Several teams, including Fulham, were interested in acquiring Phillips, but Ipswich looks to have beaten them to the punch, with the deal certain to be completed soon.