Kalvin Phillips: A Premier League Future Awaits?
Kalvin Phillips, the 28-year-old midfielder, has been going through a challenging period in his professional career. Since his exit from Leeds United in the summer of 2022, Phillips has struggled to find consistent game time with Manchester City. Despite the enormous success on the silverware front, Phillips has played a minimal role in outings and was even offered a loan opportunity to West Ham. However, his time at the London Stadium was cut short due to individual errors and an injury.
Phillips has struggled to find his footing in the Premier League.
With Leeds failing to secure a spot in the Premier League for the forthcoming season, many have been left concerned about what could come next for Kalvin Phillips. However, there could yet be hope of a Premier League future. According to Manchester City insider ‘Tolmie’s Hairdoo’ on X, Fulham could offer Kalvin Phillips an opportunity next season, although it is unclear whether such a move would be a loan or permanent deal.
Fulham’s Craven Cottage could be Phillips’ next destination.
Phillips’ difficulties last season culminated in an exclusion from Gareth Southgate’s England international squad for the forthcoming European Championships in Germany. His pathway back to the Three Lions could be further complicated by the emergence of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who operates in a similar position to Phillips. Mainoo’s breakthrough season with the Red Devils earned himself a call-up to the squad in Germany this summer.
Mainoo’s rise to prominence could complicate Phillips’ path back to the England squad.
Elsewhere, the meteoric rise of Adam Wharton from Blackburn to Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace has also seen the versatile central midfielder rise into Gareth Southgate’s Euro plans, alongside mainstays such as Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham.
Wharton’s impressive form has earned him a spot in Southgate’s plans.
As Phillips looks to rebuild his top-level playing career, a move to Fulham could be the opportunity he needs to get back on track. With the Premier League season fast approaching, only time will tell if Phillips can rediscover his form and work his way back into the England squad.
Phillips will be hoping to put his struggles behind him and make a fresh start.
