Manchester City have planned to hold direct talks with Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the near future ahead of a move this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The England international has been heavily linked with a move away from his boyhood club this summer, with Manchester United being credited with an interest in the 26-year-old in the past.

However, it has emerged recently that Pep Guardiola wishes to take Phillips to the Premier League champions during the current transfer window.

Although, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as rivals for his signature in recent days, despite Phillips reportedly informing Leeds that he wishes to join City ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.