Manchester United to sign him in the summer.The Red Devils have hopes of bringing the Leeds ace, 26, to Old Trafford as they look to solidify their midfield.
It is thought that the northwest side were readying themselves for a £60million deal this window - but Phillips has thrown his loyalty to his boyhood club, according to the Daily Mail.The England international is a target for a number of sides, not least United who have ambitions of bringing in Phillips for when their new manager, Erik ten Hag, arrives from Ajax at the end of the season.Leeds and United share a bitter rivalry and Phillips sees that as part of the reason that he will not betray the Whites, who he has been with since age 14.
The last player to make the move from the Yorkshire side to United was Alan Smith in 2004, and before that Rio Ferdinand made the switch.It has been reported too that Phillips will be signing a contract extension with the club, with FootballTransfers saying that his current club are confident that he will be signing on the dotted line upon the end of the season.
Leeds had turned down offers of about £55million from West Ham during the January window. It is believed that Aston Villa and Newcastle are also keen on Phillips. Do you think Phillips will end up remaining at Elland Road?
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