Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips is poised to join Ipswich Town on a season-long loan, according sources.
The clubs have tentatively agreed on the terms of the loan, with the finalization of the deal expected to take place as early as Thursday.
Despite interest from Everton, Phillips is anticipated to bolster Kieran McKenna’s squad at Portman Road as they prepare for their Premier League return.
Phillips, who spent the latter part of last season on loan at West Ham, struggled with form and managed just eight league appearances.
He rejoined City this summer and played as a centre-back during their preseason tour of the United States.
However, he was not included in the lineup for the Community Shield against Manchester United, with manager Pep Guardiola opting for 19-year-old Nico O’Reilly in midfield instead.
The former Leeds United player, signed by City for £43 million ($55m) in 2022, was also omitted from Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this summer’s European Championship.
Phillips, who has 31 England caps and was instrumental in the Euro 2021 final run, was dropped from the squad in March following a period of poor performance at West Ham.