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Manchester City have set their sights on securing a new central midfielder, with Leeds United’s Kalvin Phillips top of a list of replacements for departing captain Fernandinho.
The Brazilian said farewell to fans at Monday's Premier League title parade as he heads back to Athletico Paranaense after nine years at the Etihad.
Phillips has been identified as possessing the perfect profile for the squad and City are expected to pursue him in the coming weeks.
Manchester City have placed Kalvin Phillips at the top of their midfield targets this summer
They are looking for a replacement to captain Fernandinho who is heading back to Brazil
The England international has shone for Leeds, despite the club only saving themselves from relegation on a dramatic final day of the season. Leeds’ survival is expected to increase the fee they want for Phillips.
Although primarily a holding midfielder, the 26-year-old could be seen
