Leeds planning to re-sign Phillips as the club secure promotion back to the PL

Leeds United are reportedly planning a move to re-sign Kalvin Phillips should the club secure promotion back to the Premier League this season.

Phillips made 234 appearances for Leeds across 12 seasons at the club, with the midfielder playing a key role in their promotion winning season in 2019-20.

His performances in the Premier League for Leeds saw Phillips become a central part of the England squad at Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, as well as earning a £42million move to Man City in 2022.

Phillips has since struggled at Man City and on loan at West Ham, but Leeds are reportedly keen to give the midfielder a chance to revive his career.

According to the Sun, Leeds are reportedly prepared to pay around £30million to re-sign Phillips from Man City this summer.

A move, however, would hinge on Leeds being promoted from the Championship.

Daniel Farke's side are currently involved in a tight race for the two automatic promotion spots, with Leeds lying one point behind leaders Ipswich with seven matches to play.

Leicester are a point behind Leeds in third, but have a game in hand on their rivals.

A return to Leeds would potentially give Phillips the chance to rebuild following a difficult 18 months.

He endured a miserable time at Man City, including making just four starts this season, before joining West Ham on loan.

Since joining West Ham in January, Phillips has made eight appearances, mainly featuring as a substitute.

The 28-year-old, who was left out of the England squad for games against Brazil and Belgium, has faced criticism during the loan.

Phillips was blamed for Dominic Solanke's goal for Bournemouth on his debut, before being sent off after receiving two bookings in three minutes against Nottingham Forest.

His loan hit a