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### 梦回英伦，铁腰何处寻归舟
On the green field, the circulation of players is like the wanderers in ancient poems, sometimes the spring breeze is proud, and sometimes the flowers fall and the water flows in autumn. Phillips, the former Leeds United midfielder, like a frustrated swordsman, left his homeland and embarked on a journey to Manchester City. However, the wheel of fate did not go his way, and after moving to a new club, he failed to regain his former glory, but fell into a deeper confusion. Now, with a statement from West Ham, Phillips' future is once again in the spotlight. Leeds United, his former owner, will be hoping to bring back the former warrior on loan if they can stand out from the competition and return to the Premier League.
### Where is the glory of the past, where is the present
The story of Phillips began at Leeds United. He was a regular there, the best of the Three Lions. However, the twist of fortune is always unexpected, and in the summer window of 2022, he moved to Manchester City for a hefty €49 million, hoping to start a new chapter here. But reality is often not as rosy as it might be in the psalms, with Phillips not having had a better time at Manchester City than expected, and he failed to find his place under Pep Guardiola. He opted for a loan spell at West Ham United in the hopes of recovering lost form for Euro 2024.
### The iron armor is still there, but Zhu Yan has changed
Phillips is 1.79 meters tall and is known for his right foot, which is good at the midfield position. During his time at Manchester City, he played just four Premier League games as a substitute, totalling 89 minutes. He played seven Premier League games before moving to West Ham United, but only started three times, playing a total of 292 minutes. Despite his efforts to find form, he always seems to be on the verge of success. Phillips' value has dropped to €28 million, while his weekly salary is a whopping £150,000. For Leeds United, City's asking price of €30 million for Phillips is clearly too high, and they hope to bring back the veteran on loan, while hoping that the player will take a pay cut, or that City will be able to cover part of the salary.
### The way home on the green field
Leeds United currently sit third in the Championship, just one point away from the top, and they have ambitions to return to the Premier League. If they manage to move up the league, they hope to sign Phillips on loan and let him regain his value here. This is not only a redemption for Phillips' career, but also an expectation for Leeds United fans. What they want to see is the former Leeds United iron waist who can prove himself again on the stage of the Premier League.
### Summary: Green wanderer, when to return to his hometown
The story of Phillips is a journey that many professional footballers will go through. From the glory of Leeds United to the lows of Manchester City to the struggles of West Ham, his football career is like a long poem of ups and downs. Now that Leeds United's doors seem to be open for him again, is this the beginning of his journey home? In this story, we see the difficulties of the players, and also see the game between football clubs. Phillips' future is like an unfinished poem, waiting for him to write his own chapter with the football at his feet.