Pundit Darren Bent has called Kalvin Phillip's impending move to Man City 'bonkers.' Leeds United have agreed to sell Phillips to the reigning Premier League champions for an initial fee of £42million but could rise to £45m. Talks advanced on Friday evening with the deal set to be concluded in the near future.
Media outlet The Athletic broke the news first, with Darko Gyabi, an 18-year-old midfielder at City, is expected to join United in a separate deal worth £5m. Discussing the deal on air, former Premier League striker and pundit Bent was shocked at the price, highlighting that the homegrown asset could kick on further under City boss Pep Guardiola and further secure his England starting line-up chances.
"Fantastic," Bent said on talkSPORT. "Being part of a very very arguably the best team around in Manchester City, top player I get it. They've always had two, Rodri has emerged into a top top holding midfield player, Fernandinho is leaving. So they need someone else there.
