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title: "Leeds: Kevin Phillips talks up potential Whites move for Amari Miller"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-06-20T13:05:33Z"
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# Leeds: Kevin Phillips talks up potential Whites move for Amari Miller

**Former England striker Kevin Phillips is excited about Leeds United potentially signing Birmingham City starlet Amari Miller this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Miller linked with Leeds move

Marcelo Bielsa will be hoping for a productive summer in the transfer market as he looks to strengthen his squad in various areas.

Miller has been [linked](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-set-to-seal-miller-deal/) with a move to Elland Road recently, with the 18-year-old midfielder considered a hugely exciting prospect with [five senior appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/amari-miller/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/733308/verein/337) to his name. He is the latest in a string of talented youngsters to emerge from Birmingham’s academy, with England international Jude Bellingham a standout in that respect.

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### The Latest: Phillips talks up possible signing

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-backed-in-pursuit-of-next-bellingham-after-key-reveal-pundit/), Phillips spoke positively about Leeds possibly signing Miller, comparing him to Bellingham in terms of his potential moving forward. The former Sunderland striker said:

> “It’s unfortunate from a Birmingham point of view. They’ve produced some magnificent young players over the years and their academy is very, very good.
>
> “If Leeds are in advanced talks with him then the kid’s a hot prospect. If he can follow in the footsteps of Jude Bellingham and Demarai Gray, then he will turn out to be a very shrewd signing.
>
> “I would assume they might sign him and then get him back out on loan somewhere. Or, have him for a year to develop then get him out on loan.
>
> “Leeds are obviously looking to the future as well as now.”

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### The Verdict: One for the future

Being linked with emerging homegrown talent can only be seen as a positive, so it would be great to see Miller trade St Andrew’s for Elland Road.

It is unlikely that he would be a first team regular immediately, as Phillips has hinted, but he would likely be considered a long-term prospect with a very high ceiling.

A loan move away from Leeds next season would further allow him to develop, with time very much on the teenager’s side.

***In other news, Leeds’ interest in signing one player has reportedly waned. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-interest-in-romain-perraud-has-gone-cold/).***