Kalvin Phillips is closing in on a loan move to Sheffield United after being omitted from Manchester City's travelling squad for the club's tour of Asia. The midfielder's absence points to an exit being worked on as he looks set for another temporary move away from the Premier League champions.
The latest development follows earlier reports that Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder wanted to bring Phillips in. With the transfer now said to be in its final stages, the move would give the England international a clearer route to regular football after slipping down the pecking order at City.
Manchester City's squad news also included Jack Grealish being left behind, although his absence is linked to injury rather than transfer plans. That creates a different situation from Phillips, whose omission appears tied to his uncertain future at the club.
For Phillips, a switch to Sheffield United would offer the chance to reset after a difficult spell at the Etihad. Being left out of the Asia tour has only added to expectations that his next move will be completed soon.
