Declan Rice, a promising English midfielder, has been proposed as a potential trade piece by West Ham United to Manchester City in exchange for Kalvin Phillips.
Back in the summer, Phillips made the move to Manchester City from Leeds United. However, he has not had much success during his time at Etihad, as he has been plagued by injuries and has not been given many opportunities.
Recently, Pep Guardiola decided not to include him in the squad because of his excessive weight. The England international has not had a particularly successful couple of months, but there is still enough time for him to make a comeback.
It is standard procedure for the head coach of Man City not to use newly acquired players from other clubs in the first season of their stay with the club. Instead, he waits until the following year to include these players into his strategies for the upcoming campaign. This strategy has proven to be effective for him with players like Nathan Ake, Joao Cancelo, Rodri, and even Jack Grealish, albeit to a lesser extent. Pep Guardiola’s next assignment on the coaching staff might be Kalvin Phillips.
Declan Rice’s future with the club is uncertain, and West Ham has accepted this truth despite their disappointment. They are looking for the next best alternative available on the market, and in that case, who could possibly be better than Phillips?
Although there is a possibility that Declan Rice would be open to moving to Manchester City and the Citizens certainly want him, it is extremely improbable that Man City will trade West Ham Kalvin Phillips in return for Declan Rice. This is an agreement for a swap that is not likely to go through.
