Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is expected to sign for newly promoted Ipswich Town on loan for the rest of the season.
He has failed to get regular playing time at City side since joining the Premier League champions from Leeds United two years ago for £45m.
Phillips joined West Ham on loan for the second half of last season in an effort to secure an England spot for Euro 2024 but a combination of poor form and injury wrecked his chances of making Gareth Southgate’s squad.
The loan deal does not include a sale option.
Although City manager Pep Guardiola spoke highly of the 28-year-old during Manchester City’s pre-season tour of the United States, he was left on the bench for Saturday’s Community Shield success against Manchester United, even though star midfielder Rodri was not involved.
A number of clubs, including Fulham, were interested in signing Kalvin Phillips but Ipswich appear to have won the chase, with the deal expected to be completed by Friday morning.
