Manchester City's ex-Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips a 'leading candidate' for Arsenal

Arsenal are said to have identified ex-Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips as a leading candidate to bolster their midfield.

By Tom Coates

Published 3rd Oct 2023, 09:40 BST

Updated 3rd Oct 2023, 09:40 BST

Kalvin Phillips left Leeds United for Manchester City last year. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

The 27-year-old has struggled for regular minutes since swapping Leeds for Manchester City in 2022.

He has made a total of 26 appearances under Pep Guardiola, taking on the role of a supporting cast member as the Cityzens scooped a treble of trophies last season.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, he has been identified as a potential transfer target by Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta’s Gunners currently sit third in the Premier League, one point behind table-toppers Manchester City.

A move to the Emirates Stadium would reunite him with close friend and former teammate Ben White, as well as another ex-Leeds teammate in Eddie Nketiah.

Phillips has appeared as a substitute in each of Manchester City’s last two Premier League fixtures, entering the fray against Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers.