Former Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been offered an escape route from Manchester City at Real Madrid.
That is according to Central Defense, who report both City and Phillips are looking at potential January destinations, with Real Madrid having been offered the chance to sign him through intermediaries.
Phillips is almost certain to leave the treble winners when the window reopens in January with regular minutes continuing to be a struggle for him since his move from Leeds.
The 27-year-old was told he would be allowed to leave in the summer but opted to stay and fight for his place, a decision which has ultimately backfired.
Despite the absence of Rodri for two matches through suspension, Phillips is yet to start a single Premier League game so far this season. He also started just twice throughout the entirety of last term, both of which came after City had already been crowned Champions.
Phillips offered chance to join Real Madrid
Phillips is in desperate need of regular minutes this season as he looks to cement his spot at the heart of Gareth Southgate’s midfield ahead of next summer’s European Championships in Germany.
He has continued to be a relatively consistent figure for England despite the lack of game time at club level, though Phillips knows that will have to change.
As per the report, City are looking to sell Phillips for somewhere in the region of £50 million, which would represent a profit on the £42 million they spent to bring him from Leeds.
However, while Real Madrid have been offered the chance to sign him, it is said they will not be spending anywhere near the reported asking price.
In truth, this is probably a blessing in disguise for Phillips as Madrid’s competition in midfield is arguably even more fierce than City’s.
Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde are all options in Carlo Ancelotti’s engine room.
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