Kalvin Phillips: Leeds United in talks with midfielder over new deal

Published on: 17 July 2019

Kalvin Phillips is on Leeds' pre-season tour of Australia

Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear says they are in talks about a new deal with star midfielder Kalvin Phillips.

Newly promoted Aston Villa are among the clubs to show interest in 23-year-old Phillips, who was outstanding in the Whites' promotion push last season.

But after failing to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2004, Leeds face a battle to keep Phillips, who is rated at around £20m.

"We want him to play in the Premier League for Leeds United," Kinnear said.

Speaking at a beach party for fans in Cottesloe, Australia ahead of the pre-season game with Manchester United at the Optus Stadium, Kinnear underlined the club's desire to keep Phillips in manager Marcelo Bielsa's squad.

"We are talking about a new contract. We want to keep all our best players and Kalvin is part of the plan," he said.

Phillips, who can also play in central defence, made 46 appearances last season as Leeds finished third in the Championship, but were then beaten by Derby in the play-off semi-finals.

Source: bbc.com

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