Premier League champions City reportedly made a bid of £42 million, with a probable greater £3 million in add-on expenses for Phillips. The blockbuster transfer is subject to Phillips agreeing non-public terms with Pep Guardiola's aspect.
Guardiola has picked Phillips to strengthen his midfield after the departure of long-serving Brazilian Fernandinho on the stop of last season.
Phillips got here through the kids ranks at Leeds and played a key component in their promoting again to the Premier League years in the past. He went on to establish himself as an England global, presenting of their run to the European Championship very last ultimate 12 months.
Phillips could turn out to be City's 2d fundamental addition for the reason that quit of remaining season after the arrival of Borussia Dortmund's Norway striker Erling Haaland.
Meanwhile, City academy midfielder Darko Gyabi will flow to Leeds for around £5 million. The deal for Gyabi, an 18-12 months-vintage England Under-18 worldwide who joined City from Millwall 4 years in the past, has been negotiated independently of the Phillips move.
