Manchester City confirm signing of England international Kalvin Phillips on six-year deal from Leeds United

Premier League champions Manchester City have confirmed the arrival of England international midfielder Kalvin Phillips on a six-year deal from Leeds United. The 26-year-old, who will wear the No 4 shirt, joins as a replacement for Fernandinho, who left the club earlier this summer to return to his native Brazil and sign for former club Athletico Paranaense.

Ad/> The deal is widely reported to be £42 million initially with the potential to rise up to £50m with add-ons. TransfersJesus signs for Arsenal from Man City in £45m deal2 HOURS AGO Phillips is the third signing City have made this summer after striker Erling Haaland and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.

/> Philipps said it was a «dream come true» and added «to be able to play under Pep [Guardiola] and learn from him and his coaching staff as well as be part of such a fantastic squad is a prospect that I am incredibly excited about. “I am very appreciative of what I have done at Leeds and everyone I have been around, so I just want to test myself in the next step with good players with an unbelievable work ethic and an unbelievable manager as well.” More to follow TransfersZiyech could be offered Chelsea exit by AC Milan — report19 HOURS AGO TransfersMan Utd look for Ronaldo replacement and battle City for £35m Gnabry — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 05:38