Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has said they would like to bring Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips back to the club next season, despite his loan spell being blighted by suspension and injury.
The 30-year-old former England man joined the Championship side on transfer deadline day in February but has played just three times.
He was sent off in the Steel City derby win over Sheffield Wednesday on 22 February and has not played since his ban ended because of a knee injury.
Phillips moved to Manchester City from Leeds United for £45m on a six-year deal in July 2022 but has made just two Premier League starts for Pep Guardiola's side.
"He'll have a lot of people still after him," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield.
"We've brought a really good pro in. He was unlucky with his injury and he's not played as much as he wanted to play.
"I spoke to him and said we'd love to be an option for you, your agent and your parent club if that is a possibility.
"He certainly ticks the box in terms of personality and characteristics, off the pitch and on it.
"If there's an opportunity I'm sure we'll try and explore that one."
Wilder also confirmed that Phillips could return for the Blades, who have slipped to 17th after a six-match winless run, in the near future.
The 31-cap international previously had loan spells with West Ham and Ipswich in the Premier League before linking up with Sheffield United.
Including his loan moves, he has made a total of 46 league appearances since joining City almost four years ago.
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