Leeds fans have had a tough few years watching beloved players depart, and Archie Gray’s exit was particularly hard-hitting, given his deep Leeds United family ties. His decision to leave after the club missed promotion last year marked the latest chapter in a trend that fans hope won’t continue.

Relegation indeed took a toll on Leeds, with top players like Raphinha moving on. His transfer to Barcelona after Leeds dropped from the Premier League highlighted just how challenging it can be for relegated clubs to retain star talent.

Kalvin Phillips’ move to Manchester City, while trophy-laden, has been far from ideal. The limited playing time cost him a place in the England Euros squad, and even a loan stint at West Ham didn’t turn things around. Now with Ipswich Town, he’s on a mission to revive his career and recapture his best form.

Despite joining Ipswich Town to rebuild his career, reports last week suggested that Kalvin Phillips may already be seeking an exit. There’s even speculation that Ipswich could terminate his loan, raising questions about his next move.

Rumors of Kalvin Phillips’ potential return to Leeds have heated up, especially with Leeds struggling in midfield due to injuries to Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna, fresh off an impressive weekend showing from his squad, has now provided a significant update on Phillips’ status—adding another layer to the story that Leeds fans are watching closely.

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna dismissed the reports of Kalvin Phillips’ potential return to Leeds as “proper, proper nonsense.” He called out the way rumors can quickly spread online and gain traction, ultimately becoming a story, despite lacking any real basis. According to McKenna, there have been no discussions about Phillips leaving, especially after a solid recent performance. It seems Leeds fans’ hopes for Phillips’ homecoming may need to be put to rest, at least for now.