A foreign adventure for Kalvin Phillips? Midfielder given path out of Man City nightmare as new club join Roma and RB Leipzig in transfer race

jan 5, 2026 #Futebol

Galatasaray have targeted a move for midfielder Kalvin Phillips following his return to Manchester City, according to a report.

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WHAT HAPPENED?

Per , Galatasaray are interested in a deal to sign Phillips, who is seen as expendable by City. He was loaned to West Ham last season but his spell at the club ended in disaster, as he made just three starts in the Premier League. There have been rumours of interest from Everton but Phillips is said to be open to continuing his career abroad.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Roma, RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg are all said to be interested in Phillips, and Galatasaray have now joined the queue. The club are preparing for the Champions League again this season and had targeted Scott McTominay, but saw a bid rejected.
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Phillips has played just 31 times for City, with a mere six of those being starts. Given that City paid £45 million ($52m) to secure his signature, they are facing up to a huge loss.
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WHAT NEXT?

City play Chelsea in their final pre-season friendly before playing Manchester United in the Community Shield. They will then face Chelsea again in their Premier League opener. It remains to be seen if Phillips will still be part of the squad by then.