West Ham loanee Kalvin Phillips is reportedly eager to return to Leeds United this summer following a challenging period that has seen him struggle for first-team football at both Manchester City and West Ham.
The England international is at a critical juncture in his career after a difficult loan stint at The London Stadium. He joined West Ham in January after failing to secure a regular spot in Pep Guardiola’s squad at Manchester City.
Phillips originally left his hometown club Leeds for Manchester City in July 2022 in a transfer valued at approximately £45 million. However, he has not been able to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium.
Since his move to the London Stadium in January, Phillips has made only eight Premier League appearances, starting just three games. His time at West Ham has been marked by error-prone performances and disciplinary issues, including a red card during a 2-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in February.
Further complicating his situation was an incident where he was seen gesturing offensively towards a West Ham fan who called him useless as he boarded the team bus.