Man Utd transfer blow as Kalvin Phillips ‘tells Leeds he wants to STAY and sign new contract this summer’
MANCHESTER UNITED United target Kalvin Phillips is tipped to sign a new Leeds contract this summer.
The England midfielder has also been linked with Liverpool, Real Madrid Newcastle and West Ham.
But although talks on a new deal have been delayed, the 26-year-old is reportedly keen to stay at his boyhood club.
United are regarded as Phillips’ biggest admirers as they struggle to add craft and graft in the middle of the pitch.
But it’s thought Phillips would feel uncomfortable leaving Leeds for such fierce rivals.
West Ham had a £50million January bid turned down for the 19-cap star.
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But even with Leeds struggling seven points above the drop zone, Phillips has never indicated he wants to move on.
Now the Mirror say he has told Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani he is happy to extend his contract beyond 2024 at the end of the season.
Discussions have been put on hold as it’s understood Phillips will switch to a new agent in the summer.
But he is then likely to agree a sizeable pay rise to remain at Elland Road.
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And if that deal is sorted out, it would ruin United’s hopes of pairing him with his Three Lions’ midfield team-mate Declan Rice.
In fact, the Red Devils also face a tough job to recruit Rice.
The Londoner, who also interests Chelsea, has hinted he is content to stay in the capital.
And the latest suggestion is that the 23-year-old is willing to stay at West Ham for at least another season.