In a move aimed at securing regular playing time, Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is on the verge of joining newly promoted Ipswich Town on a season-long loan.
According to multiple sources, including football journalist Fabrizio Romano, the deal has been sealed between the two clubs, with Phillips set to undergo medical tests.
Romano broke the news on Thursday, stating, “Kalvin Phillips to Ipswich Town, here we go! Deal sealed between clubs as Phillips’ set for medical tests.” He further clarified that the “loan move from Manchester City does not include a buy option clause, per initial agreement.”
The BBC corroborated this information, reporting on Thursday that Phillips is “set to join newly promoted Ipswich Town on loan for the season.” This move comes as no surprise, given Phillips’ struggles to secure a starting position at City since his £45m transfer from Leeds United two years ago.
Phillips’ time at City has been challenging, with the midfielder failing to break into Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup consistently. The loan move to Ipswich Town offers Phillips a much-needed opportunity to gain regular playing time and regain his form.
The absence of a buy option clause in the loan agreement suggests that Manchester City remains committed to Phillips’ long-term future at the club. However, the midfielder’s priority for now is to play regularly and contribute to Ipswich Town’s campaign in the top flight.
With the deal all but confirmed, Phillips is expected to join his new teammates in the coming days, ahead of Ipswich Town’s Premier League opener.
