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Man City switch focus to Leeds midfielder Phillips after Haaland signing

Manchester City are quickly moving onto their next target after acquiring Erling Haaland.

The Sky Blues have unveiled the highly-rated Haaland after sealing a £51m agreement with Borussia Dortmund.

Pep Guardiola has now turned his attention towards signing a new defensive midfielder, with Fernandinho set to depart this summer.

Goal reports that Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips is City's number one midfield target.

Phillips emerged as a top target after City decided against moves for Barcelona's Frenkie De Jong and West Ham's Declan Rice.

A graduate of the Leeds academy, Phillips is integral for Leeds and was a regular in England's run to the Euro2020 final.

The 26-year-old is also being targeted by Newcastle United and Aston Villa.


Manchester United have long been linked with Phillips, but Leeds' rivalry with the Red Devils has dampened expectations of a potential deal.

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