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Statements as Leeds United favourite Kalvin Phillips seals move to Sheffield United from Manchester City

Kalvin Phillips joins Championship club Sheffield United on loan, aiming to revive his stalled career after limited playtime and injuries at Manchester City, who subsidize his wages.

  • Just after the deadline, Manchester City confirmed Kalvin Phillips, midfielder, joined Sheffield United on loan until the end of the season, with no option to buy.
  • After spells away on loan and injuries, Phillips was sidelined at Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola criticizing his fitness and limiting his opportunities, leading to his move.
  • The 30-year-old England international has made 31 appearances for England and was signed from Leeds United for �45million by Manchester City in 2022, making 21 appearances in his debut season.
  • Dropping a division offers Phillips a chance to begin playing again and impress at Bramall Lane, aiming for permanent interest in the summer, as Sheffield United sit near the relegation zone.
  • With two seasons left on his City deal, reports note wages worth nearly �45 million and no Championship club can match �150,000 weekly, complicating a permanent move.
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Sheffield United have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Calvin Phillips on loan. The Championship club have completed a deal for the player, who Manchester City paid around £50m four years ago but has failed to find a permanent place under Pep Guardiola. The deal is a pure loan deal, with no obligation or option to buy at the end of the season. Manchester City are expected to cover the majority of Phillips' wages, which are report…

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manchesterworld.uk broke the news in on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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